Obol - Louis I christian legend
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Year | 823-840 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | 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) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1293208890 |
| Additional information |
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