Double Tournois - Charles I (10th type) 1634 front Double Tournois - Charles I (10th type) 1634 back
Double Tournois - Charles I (10th type) 1634 photo
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Double Tournois - Charles I 10th type

1634 year
Copper 2.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States)
Prince
Charles I Gonzaga-Nevers (1606-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1634
Value
2 Deniers (1⁄120)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#54121
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

In the field three lilies. Start of legend at 12 o'clock. Double circle divided by eight pellets.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + DOVBLE°TOVRNOIS°1634

Edge

Plain

Comment

Variants of the obverse:
.CAROLVS.GON(Z inversé).D.M.PRIN.ARC (a)
.CAROLVS.GON(Z inversé).D.MANT.PRIN.ARCH (b)
.CAROLVS.GON(Z inversé).D.M.ET.PRIN.AR (c)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Charles I (10th type) 1634 coin from Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality of Arches-Charleville, which is not typically found on other coins of the same denomination and era. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the crowned shield with the French royal coat of arms. This distinctive feature makes the coin stand out among other coins of the same period and adds to its numismatic value.