Obol - Charles II Blois mint

€343,025.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.60 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#101 (p.157), Gariel Car#XXVII/53; XLIX/15, Prou Car#476, Morrison#924; 929
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ GRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by God`s grace.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ BLESIΛNIS CΛSTR◊
(Translation: Castle of Blois.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - -
Catalog ID2044112960
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