© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obole - Eudes Angers
| Silver | 0.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Odo (887-898) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 887-898 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#380648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a circle of dots, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛNDECΛVIS CIVITΛS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obole coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Carolingian Empire. The coin was issued by Eudes, who was the Count of Angers and a powerful noble during the late 9th century. The coin's design features a cross on one side and the name of the mint and the ruler on the other, and it was likely used for everyday transactions and trade. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Obole coin is a significant artifact of medieval European history and a testament to the complex economic and political systems of the time.
