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County of Poitou, Melle
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Obv:+CARLVS REX, (S is retrograde) around cross
Rev: MET/ALO in two lines (Melle)
Mint:Melle
Date:9-11c
22mm, .77g
Roberts 3862, Boud. 414
Starting around 877 the lead/sliver mines of Melle had a workshop that belonged to the Counts of Poitiers. From 877 thru the 12th century, Melle minted denarii and obols in the name of the Carolingian ruler Charles the Bald who was a 9th century ling of West Francia 843-8977 and emperor of the Carolingian Empire.
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