Obol - Lothair II Bourges mint, monogram

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year954-986
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.57 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#10 (p.302), Gariel Car#LVII/8, Morrison#1667 ; 1669, Prou Car#760-761, PA#XXXX/13
Obverse descriptionCross.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ LOTERIVS REX
(Translation: Lothair, king.)
Reverse descriptionMonogram KRLS.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ BITVRICES CIVIT
(Translation: City of Bourges.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #10 : BITVRICES CIVIT -
ND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #10A : X BITVRICES CIVIT -
ND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #10B : BITVRICES CIVITA -
ND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #10C : croix cantonnée d`une crosse. -
Catalog ID5752417100
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