© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obole - Henri V le Blondel ND
| Silver | 0.41 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry V the Blonde (1247-1281) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1247-1281 |
| Value | Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois (963-1353) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#322671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle topped by a crenellated keep, surmounted by a watchman's head in profile to the right. To the left of the tower is a fleur-de-lys, to the right a cross.
Lettering: LVSE-NBOR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obole coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henri V (le Blondel), who was the Count of Luxembourg from 1247 to 1281. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from that time period and region, and its design features the count's name and title in a unique way. Additionally, the coin's weight of 0.41 grams is relatively small compared to other coins of the time, which makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
