Obol - Lothair II Bourges mint, temple

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year954-986
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Obol (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.49 g
Dimensions15.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#8 (p.301), Gariel Car#LVII/10, Prou Car#757, Morrison#1673; 1675, PA#XXXX/14, Depeyr Car#209
Obverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ LOTERIVS REX
(Translation: King Lothair.)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBITVRICES CIVITA
(Translation: City of Bourges?)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (954-986)  - Nouchy #8 : BITVRICES CIVIS -
ND (954-986)  - Nouchy #8A : BITVRICES CIVITA -
ND (954-986)  - Nouchy #8B : BITVRICES CTAS -
Catalog ID5416481570
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