© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Obolo Armengol VIII, Agramunt ND
| Billon | 0.35 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Urgell (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Armengol VIII (1184-1209) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1184-1209 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Dinero |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ERMENGO COMEഗ
Translation: Armengol Count
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obolo coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the County of Urgell, which is now a region in Spain, but was once an independent county. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighed only 0.35 grams, making it a very small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, the Obolo coin played an important role in the economy of the County of Urgell during its time in circulation.
