Obol - Charles II Amiens

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.61 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#753 ; 755 , Prou Car#237 ; 238 , Nouchy#77 (p. 148) , Depeyr Car#31
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering GRΛTIΛ D REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* AMBIANS CIVII
(Translation: City of Amiens.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - AMBIANS CIVI -
ND (864-875)  - AMBIANS CIVII -
ND (864-875)  - AMBIANIS CIVITAS -
ND (864-875)  - ANBIAIG CIVITAS -
Catalog ID1024995310
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