Obole - Charles II en tant qu'empereur, Arles

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

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