Unified Carolingian Empire Obol - Louis I, 818 – 823
Toulouse mint
Information
Country
Unified Carolingian Empire
Unified Carolingian Empire
Currency
Pound
(751 – 843)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Obol
Year
818 – 823
Ruler
Louis I
(781–814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.68
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Obol from Unified Carolingian Empire. Issued from 818 to 823. Struck in Silver. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.68 g.
- Obverse
- Cross with pellets in quarters, legend around. (Emperor Louis.)
- Reverse
- Retrograd legend in three lines. (City of Toulouse.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (818-823) | — | |||
| ND (818-823) | — | Reverse legend is retrograd. |
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