Kingdom of West Francia Obol - Charles II, 864 – 875
Chelles monastery
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)
0.77
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Obol from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 864 to 875. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.77 g.
- Obverse
- Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. (Charles, king by God's grace.)
- Reverse
- Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. (Monastery of Chelles.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #120A : KΛLΛ MONΛCE | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #120B : KΛLΛ MONΛSTE | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #120C : KLΛ MNTR |
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