© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obole - Philippe Ier Château-Landon ; 3e type ND
| Silver | 0.64 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (Philippe Ier) (1060-1108) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1060-1108 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + LΛNDONIS CΛSTΛ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obole coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip I of France, who ruled from 1060 to 1108. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the royal power and the influence of the Catholic Church during that time. Additionally, the Obole was a widely used denomination in medieval France and was equivalent to one-third of a silver penny.
