Obol - Charles II Laon mint

€342,752.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.85 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gariel Car#XXX/128, Morrison#798, Nouchy#141-142 (p.170), Prou Car#275
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 with pellets in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ LVGDVNO CLΛ
(Translation: Laon.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - Nouchy #141A: LVGDVNI CLΛVΛTI -
ND (864-875)  - Nouchy #141B: LVGDVNO CLΛ -
ND (864-875)  - Nouchy #142: LVGDVNO CLΛ / cross with pellets in quarters -
Catalog ID9859364130
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