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Double Tournois - Charles I 15th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I Gonzaga-Nevers (1606-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1636 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#54135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1, surrounded by the arms of Alençon. In the center, a sun. Start of legend at 12 o'clock. Double circle divided by eight pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.D.LA.S.DAR.1635
Translation: Double Denier of the Principality of Arches.
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are varieties of the sun.Variants of the obverse:
CHARLES.I.DVC.D.MANT.S.DAR. (a)
(rose)CHARLES.I.DVC.D.MANT.S.DAR (b)
(rose)CHARLES.I.DVC.D.MANT.S.DA (c)
Variants of the reverse:
+ DOVBLE.DE.LA.S.DAR.1635 (1)
+ DOVBLE.D.LA.S.DAR.1635 (2)
+ DOVBLE.D.LA.SOV.DAR.1635 (3)
+ DOVBLE.D.LA.SOV.DA.1635 (4)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Charles I (15th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political 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 struggling to maintain its independence amidst the conflicts between France and Spain. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Europe.
