© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Double Tournois - Charles II 22nd type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II Gonzaga-Nevers (1637-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1640 |
| 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#54144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
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.1639
Translation: Double Denier from Principality of Arches.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants of the obverse:.CHARLES.II.DVC.D.MANT.S.DAR (a)
★CHARLES.II.DVC.D.MANT.S.DAR (b)
Variants of the reverse:
+ DOVBLE.D.LA.SOV.DAR.1639 (1)
★DOVBLE.D.LA.SOV.DAR.1639 (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Charles II (22nd 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 a time of political and economic upheaval. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who minted it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Charles II (22nd type) 1637-1640 coin.
