White Obol - Amedeus VIII ND

Reverse

Cross with crosses in angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ DE ⠅SABAVDIE

Translation: ... of Savoy.

Comment

Amédée VIII ascended the count's throne in 1391, under his mother's regency until 1398. His coinage can be divided into three distinct periods: regency (1391-1398); count (1398-1416); duke (1416-1434).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Amédée VIII monte sur le trône comtal en 1391, sous la régence de sa mère jusqu'à l'année 1398. Dans son monnayage on distingue trois périodes bien différentes : régence (1391-1398) ; comte (1398-1416) ; duc (1416-1434).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the White Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the County of Savoy during the reign of Amadeus VIII, who was also known as the "Duke of Savoy." The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper, and weighed 0.66 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the White Obol was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions. Today, the coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and is highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the region.

• medieval
• early modern