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Obole tournois - Charles VII dit "Le Victorieux" ND
1447 year| Silver (.590) | 0.75 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1447 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.590) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross pattee inscribed in a quatrefoil; around it, a pearled circle.
Lettering: + OBOLVS : CIVIS
Translation:
Obolus Civis:
"Obole of the Nation."
Comment
The first "O" is pointed at the centre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obole tournois - Charles VII dit "Le Victorieux" ND (1447) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and innovation in France. Charles VII, also known as "Le Victorieux," was king during a period of significant economic and cultural growth, and his reign saw the introduction of new coinage systems and technologies. The Obole tournois coin, which was minted in silver, was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design and was intended to be used widely in trade and commerce. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
