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Obole - Philippe IV O LONG. ND
| Billon (.270 silver) | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (Philippe IV) (1285-1314) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1290-1295 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.270 silver) |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#396712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Châtel tournaments topped with a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + TVRONVS CIVIS, (O LONG).
Translation: City of Tours.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obole - Philippe IV (O LONG) from France, made of Billon (.270 silver), is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in France. The coin was minted during the reign of King Philippe IV (also known as Philippe le Bel) from 1290 to 1295, a period marked by a severe financial crisis, including a shortage of silver and a devaluation of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Obole coin remained a widely used denomination and helped to facilitate trade and commerce in France during this time.
