| 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