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Richard I, the Lionhearted, Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1185. Obole. This coin is very rare, and they're always in this condition, this one's even regarded as quite good for the type! This coin is very thin, handle with care. (Property: webmaster).



AQUITAINE. Richard I the Lionhearted, Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1185. Obole.
ANGLO-GALLIC. Elias 6. Bright, good metal, but a lousy strike with weak areas, VF. Scarce. [14-15mm]. In 1185 Richard was forced by his father (Henry II) to return Aquitaine to Eleanor, his mother.