French Obol: Frances Feudal Coinage

Introduction This article will briefly introduce you to the Feudal French Obol. We will cover Feudal France, silver, Feudal French Coins, the Obol, and its day-to-day. Feudal France Feudal France was a medieval kingdom in Western Europe that existed from the 9th to the 15th century. It was characterized by a hierarchical social system knownContinue reading “French Obol: Frances Feudal Coinage”

Obol: The Ancient Funeral Coin

Introduction This article will briefly cover the ancient Greek coin we know as the Obol, including its use in funerals, Silver obols, and collecting Obols. Ancient Greek Obol The Obol is one of the oldest forms of coins minted in the ancient world. Historians seem to agree they were most likely originally made out ofContinue reading “Obol: The Ancient Funeral Coin”