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Double Tournois - Charles I 19th 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 | 1636-1638 |
| 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#54141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
In the field three lilies. Start of legend at 12 o'clock. Double circle divided by eight pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.D.LA.SOV.DAR.1637
Unabridged legend: Double denier de la principauté d'Arches.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Charles I (19th type) coin from the Principality of Arches-Charleville is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Arches-Charleville was a small state located in the northeastern part of France, and it was during the reign of Charles I that the region was facing political and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin continued, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.
