Ob idional

Crown, ( couronne obsidionale, Fr. ) a crown so called among the ancient Romans, which was bestowed upon a governor or general, who by his skill and exertions, either held out, or caused the siege to be raised of any town belonging to the republic. It was made from the gra which grew upon the spot, and was therefore called gramineus, from the Latin word gramen, signifying gra . Monnoie Obsidionale , Fr. any substitute for coin, which has a value put upon it that is greater than its intrinsic worth; and a currency given, to answer the convenience of the inhabitants of a besieged place. On a employé le cuir à faire des monnoies obsidionales. The inhabitants made use of leather as a substitute for coin.