Obol with ChE - Hugh XI ND (1249-1250) front Obol with ChE - Hugh XI ND (1249-1250) back
Obol with ChE - Hugh XI ND (1249-1250) photo
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Obol with ChE - Hugh XI ND

 
Silver 0.44 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
County of La Marche (French States)
Count
Hugh XI (1249-1250)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1249-1250
Value
1 Obol (1⁄480)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.44 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58872
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + LODOICVS ENGOL

Translation: Louis of Angoulême.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Obol coin with ChE - Hugh XI ND (1249-1250) from County of La Marche (French States) is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a brief period of time when the County of La Marche was an independent state, before it was annexed by the Kingdom of France.