Obol - Charles II Chalon-sur-Saone

€456,383.00
IssuerKingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.62 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#1036 , Gariel Car#XXVII/69 , Nouchy#112 (p. 160) , Depeyr Car#261
Obverse descriptionKarolus monogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering CRΛTIΛ D I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of god.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* CIVILONIS CIVI
(Translation: City of Chalon.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - -
Catalog ID7160414100
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