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Ecu - Charles I ND
1628 year| Silver | 24.24 g | 41.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I Gonzaga-Nevers (1606-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24.24 g |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms on cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONTIS FERRATI VI SVP PRIN ARCHENSIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu - Charles I ND (1628) from Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) made of Silver weighing 24.24 g 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 northwest of modern-day France, and it was a vassal state of the King of France. The coin was minted in 1628, which was during the reign of King Louis XIII, who was struggling to maintain power and stability in the face of opposition from the nobility and the Huguenots (French Protestants). Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Charles I, who was the ruler of the Principality of Arches-Charleville at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides a glimpse into the complex political landscape of 17th-century France.
