Obol - Charles II Saint Dionysius monastery

€340,494.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.62 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#347-351, Nouchy#200 (p.190), Gariel Car#XXXIV/222-223, Morrison#841 ; 844-847, MEC I#898
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ SCI ΔIONVSIIM
(Translation: Saint Dionysius.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - Nouchy #200A: SCI ΔIONVM -
ND (864-875)  - Nouchy #200B: SCI ΔIONVMI -
ND (864-875)  - Nouchy #200C: SCI ΔIONVSIM -
ND (864-875)  - Nouchy #200D: SCI ΔIONVSIIM -
Catalog ID2925938580
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