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Obol - John II
| Issuer | Orange, Principality of |
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| Year | 1475-1502 |
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| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Obverse lettering | ✠ IOhS : DE CABIL |
| Reverse description | Reverse bearing a cross pattée or similar cross form occupying the central field, with the abbreviated legend ✠ DEI GRA PR (Dei Gratia Princeps, meaning 'By the Grace of God, Prince') disposed around the periphery in uncial Latin characters. The cross divides the field into four quadrants, a standard compositional arrangement for late medieval obols and petites monnaies of southern France. The flan is irregularly shaped with a characteristically uneven edge resulting from hand-hammering. Surface patination is dark grey-brown with areas of golden billon tone, consistent with a heavily debased silver alloy. The execution is rough, reflecting the low intrinsic value and utilitarian nature of this small fractional denomination. |
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