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Denier Tournois - Charles II 3rd type
| Copper | 1.54 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II Gonzaga-Nevers (1637-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1654 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Two lilies and an A placed 2 and 1, surrounded by the arms of Alençon.. Start of legend at 12 o'clock. Double circle divided by eight pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +.DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1654.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants of the obverse:.CHARLES.II.D.DE.MAN. (a)
.CHARLES.II.D.DE.MAN: (a bis)
.CHARLES.II.D.DE.MAN (b)
.CHARLES.II.D.DE.MANT. (c)
.CHARLES.II.D.DE.MA. (d)
.CHARL. - .II.DV.D.MAN (e)
.CHARL. - .II.DV.D.M. (f)
CHARL. - .II.DV.D.M. (g)
.CHARL. - .II.D.DE.M. (h)
Variants of the reverse:
+.DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1654. (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS 1654 (2)
+ DE(lying N)IER.TOVRNOIS.1653 (3)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Charles II (3rd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Arches-Charleville, where the coin was minted, was a small state located in the northeastern part of the country, and it was surrounded by various other states and territories that were constantly vying for power and influence. Despite this, the coinage of Arches-Charleville remained relatively stable and consistent during this period, with the Denier Tournois being one of the most widely used coins in circulation. This speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Arches-Charleville during a time of political and economic upheaval.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier Tournois - Charles II (3rd type) 1651-1654 coin.
