Obol - Charles III Chateaudun

€455,874.00
IssuerKingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
Year898-922
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.67 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#501 ; 503 , Morrison#941 ; 943 Car, Depeyr Car#298 , Nouchy#24B
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering GRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* DVN◊ CΛSTR◊
(Translation: Chateaudun.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (898-922)  - -
Catalog ID5529025450
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