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Obol - Louis I christian legend
Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
Year | 823-840 |
Type | Standard circulation
coins |
Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
Currency | Pound (751-843) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.86 g |
Dimensions | 16 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Nouchy#7 (p.87), Morrison#473, Gariel Car#XLIV/43-47, Prou Car#1005 ; 1019-1024 ; 1033 ; 1043-1047 |
Obverse description | Cross pattée with pellets in quarters inside beaded circle. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | ✠
HLVDOVVICVS IMP (Translation: Louis, emperor.) |
Reverse description | Temple with four columns on two steps surmounted by a cross, in the center of the temple a cross. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | XPISTIANA RELIGIO (Translation: Christian religion.) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(823-840) - -
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Catalog ID | 1293208890 |
Comments | |