Solidus - Charles II Melle mint, monogram

€343,374.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year840-864
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus (1/20)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionGold
Weight3.25 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#1062, Nouchy#38 (p.132), PA#LII/20, Prou Car#–, MEC I#965
Obverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CΛRLVS REX FR
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ MET ✠ VLLO
(Translation: Melle.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (840-864)  - -
Catalog ID2631819720
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