© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obole - Charles II en tant qu'empereur ; Arles
| Silver | 0.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lower Burgundy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (875-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 875-877 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (855-933) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#380657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carolinian monogram within a circle of dots, legend all around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛRELΛ CIVIS ✠
Unabridged legend: ARELATIS CIVITAS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in Europe, specifically during the Carolingian Renaissance, which was a period of cultural and intellectual revival during the reign of Charlemagne and his successors. Despite the turmoil, the coinage of this period, including the Obole, was known for its high quality and consistency, reflecting the strong economic and monetary systems in place at the time.