Obol - Charles II Melle

€456,506.00
IssuerKingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
Year840-864
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.89 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#1057 , Gariel Car#XXIII/61 , Depeyr Car#623 , Nouchy#45 (p. 134)
Obverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ CΛRLVS REX FR
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionLegend in two lines separated by a pellet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMETA LLVM
(Translation: Melle.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (840-864)  - -
Catalog ID3284391660
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