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Obol - Charles II Rouen mint
| Issuer | West Francia, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 864-875 |
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| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Carolingian royal monogram of Karolus, composed of interlaced letters within a beaded inner circle. The monogram is rendered in the characteristic Carolingian style, with the component letters C, A, R, L, and S interwoven in a symmetrical cruciform arrangement. A beaded border frames the outer legend. The surrounding circular legend reads ✠ CRΛTIΛ D-I REX, identifying Charles as king by the grace of God. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ CRΛTIΛ D-I REX (Translation: Charles, king by the grace of god.) |
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| Reverse lettering | ✠ ROTVMΛCVS CIVI (Translation: City of Rouen.) |
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