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Double Tournois - Charles II 23rd 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 | 1642-1643 |
| 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#54145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
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.1642
Unabridged legend: Double denier de la principauté d'Arches.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants of the obverse:.CHARLES.II.DVC.D.MANT.S.DAR (a)
(rose)CHARLES.II.DVC.D.MANT.S.DAR (b)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Charles II (23rd type) coin from 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 II that the country was experiencing political and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin continued, and it remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
