Obol - Charles II Palace mint

€342,708.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.55 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#171 (p.180), Prou Car#23, Gariel Car#XXXII/168 ; XXXII/175-176, Morrison#630 ; 638-639
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✠ PΛLΛTINΛ MO
(Translation: Coinage of the palace.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - PΛLΛTINΛ MO -
ND (864-875)  - PΛLΛTINΛ MON -
ND (864-875)  - PΛLΛTINΛ MONE -
Catalog ID4937910080
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