CAROLINGIAN DYNASTY:

Fixed currency on behalf of Charles the Bald (c. 1050-1150). MELLE. Obol. Cross. CARLVS REX R )( MET ALO ? Boudeau 415. 0,41 g. Planchet with minor holes. In the tenth century, the workshop Melle belonged to the Couns of Poitiers. From 877, the workshop Melle continued making deniers and obols to the deceased King Charles II "le Chauve". Melle was an active workshop until the middle of the twelfth century.