Obol - William I

Features

Issuer	Archbishopric of Reims (French States)
Archbishop	William White Hands (1176-1202)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1176-1202
Value	1 Obol (1⁄480)
Currency	Denier
Composition	Billon
Weight	0.27 g
Diameter	14 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 358415
References	PA# 6073 Faustin Poey d'Avant; 1858. Monnaies féodales de France / Tome 1. Anjou, Auvergne, Berri, Bourbonnais, Bretagne, France, Limousin, Maine, Nivernais, Normandie, Perche, Touraine, Velay. Rollin et Feuardent, Paris, France. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Legend in two lines between two lines and two pellets; legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GVLE
RMVS
+ ARCHIEPISCOPVS

Unabridged legend: Gulermus Archiepiscopus.

Translation: William Archbishop.

Reverse

Cross with two lilies and two crescents in angles, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + REMIS CIVITAS

Translation: City of Reims.

Mint

See also

• Denier - William I

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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