Obol - Charles II Melun

€455,486.00
IssuerKingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#865 , Gariel Car#XXXI/148 , Depeyr Car#634 , Nouchy#154 (p. 174)
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (retrograde)
Obverse lettering CRIIITΛI D E
(Translation: Charles, king by God`s grace.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* MIIDVN DIEI
(Translation: Melun.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - -
Catalog ID2104087580
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