Kingdom of West Francia Obol - Charles II, 864 – 875
Rouen mint
Information
Country
Kingdom of West Francia
Kingdom of West Francia
Currency
Pound
(840 – 987)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Obol
Year
864 – 875
Ruler
Charles II the Bald
(875–877)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.53
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Obol from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 864 to 875. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.53 g.
- Obverse
- Karolus monogram. (Charles, king by the grace of god.)
- Reverse
- Cross. (City of Rouen.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195A : ROTVHΛCVS CII | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195B : ROTVHΛCVS CIVI | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195C : ROTVHCVS CIVI | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195D : ROTVIIΛCVS CV | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195E : ROTVMΛCVS CIVI | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195F : ROTVMΛCVS CIVII | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195G : ROTVNΛCVS CIV | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195H : ROTVNΛCVS CIVI | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #195I : XROTVMΛCVS CIVII |
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