Obole - Charles II en tant qu'empereur, Arles
| Эмитент | Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Год | 875-877 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Валюта | Pound (855-933) |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 0.48 g |
| Диаметр | |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Gariel Car#XL/12, Morrison#1497-1498; 1510-1513, Prou Car#870, Depeyr Car#66, PA#4780 |
| Описание аверса | Cross in a circle of dots, legend around it. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса | ✠ CΛRLVS INPERΛT |
| Описание реверса | Carolinian monogram within a circle of dots, legend all around. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | ✠ ΛRELΛ CIVIS ✠ |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (875-877) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1977233590 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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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