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Obol uniface anonymous Melle mint; mEDO¿VS
| Silver | 0.52 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-793 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inversion of the obverse.
Comment
Some numismats considered this type was late Merovingian.Philippe Schiesser demonstrated that it is indeed the obol of Charlemagne's denier, in his article “Les oboles unifaces de Charlemagne de Melle”, Numismatique et archéologie en Poitou-Charentes, RT SENA 2, 2009.
Interesting fact
The Obol uniface anonymous coin from the Unified Carolingian Empire, minted at Melle between 768-793, was made of silver and weighed 0.52g. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in the economy of the empire, serving as a widely accepted medium of exchange for everyday transactions. Its design, featuring an anonymous bust on the obverse and a cross on the reverse, reflects the influence of Christianity during this period. The coin's minting technique, known as "uniface," where only one side of the coin was struck, was a common practice during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (768-793) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Obol uniface anonymous (Melle mint; mEDO¿VS) (768-793) coin.
