Obole - Charles II en tant qu'empereur, Arles

صادرکننده Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of
سال 875-877
نوع Standard circulation coin
ارزش 1 Obol (1⁄480)
واحد پول Pound (855-933)
ترکیب Silver
وزن 0.48 g
قطر
ضخامت
شکل Round (irregular)
تکنیک Hammered
جهت Variable alignment ↺
حکاک(ها)
در گردش تا
مرجع(ها) Gariel Car#XL/12, Morrison#1497-1498; 1510-1513, Prou Car#870, Depeyr Car#66, PA#4780
توضیحات روی سکه Cross in a circle of dots, legend around it.
خط روی سکه Latin
نوشته‌های روی سکه ✠ CΛRLVS INPERΛT
توضیحات پشت سکه Carolinian monogram within a circle of dots, legend all around.
خط پشت سکه Latin
نوشته‌های پشت سکه ✠ ΛRELΛ CIVIS ✠
لبه
ضرابخانه
تیراژ ضرب ND (875-877) - -
شناسه Numisquare 1977233590
اطلاعات تکمیلی

Historical Context: This obole, struck in Arles between 875 and 877, marks the brief but significant imperial reign of Charles II, Charles the Bald. Crowned Emperor in December 875, his authority over Lower Burgundy was vital amidst the fracturing Carolingian Empire. This coinage, bearing his imperial title, served as a tangible assertion of his universal claim, even as his power faced increasing challenges. The strategic Arles mint underscored its importance within his domain during this turbulent period of succession.

Artistry: The engraver remains anonymous, typical for Carolingian coinage. Stylistically, the obole

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