Obol - Charles II Christian legend

€343,408.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year840-864
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.80 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#1158-1161, Nouchy#6 (p.123), Gariel Car#XLV/66, Prou Car#1059
Obverse descriptionCross with pellets in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CΛRLVS REX FR
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns around a crosslet, topped with a crosslet, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ XPISTIΛNΛ RELICIO
(Translation: Christian religion.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (840-864)  - -
Catalog ID6416432830
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