Obol - Charles II Chelles monastery

€342,913.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.77 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#358b, Nouchy#120 (p.163), Gariel Car#XXVIII/83; 85, Morrison#858; 860
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✠ KLΛ MNTR
(Translation: Monastery of Chelles.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #120A : KΛLΛ MONΛCE -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #120B : KΛLΛ MONΛSTE -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #120C : KLΛ MNTR -
Catalog ID7301806960
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