© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obole - Philippe Ier Château-Landon ND
| Silver | 0.4 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 | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross cantoned with a cross at 1 and 4.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + LΛNDONIS CΛSTΛ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obole coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Philippe Ier of France, who ruled from 1060 to 1108. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of silver and weighed 0.4 grams. Despite its small size, it was an important part of the currency system in medieval France and was used for everyday transactions.
