| İhraççı | Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 875-877 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Para birimi | Pound (855-933) |
| Bileşim | Silver |
| Ağırlık | 0.48 g |
| Çap | |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Gariel Car#XL/12, Morrison#1497-1498; 1510-1513, Prou Car#870, Depeyr Car#66, PA#4780 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Cross in a circle of dots, legend around it. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | ✠ CΛRLVS INPERΛT |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Carolinian monogram within a circle of dots, legend all around. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | ✠ ΛRELΛ CIVIS ✠ |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (875-877) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 1977233590 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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