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Obol - Lothair II Bourges mint, monogram
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia |
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| Year | 954-986 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ LOTERIVS REX (Translation: Lothair, king.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a plain cross with expanded arms dividing the field into four quadrants, a standard type for Carolingian deniers and obols of this period. The cross extends to the inner beaded border, creating a bold central device. The surrounding Latin legend BITVRICES CIVIT, introduced by a cross pattée, identifies the mint city of Bourges. The lettering is executed in a characteristic late Carolingian epigraphic style, and the overall die work reflects the regional workshop tradition of the Bourges mint under the reign of Lothair. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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