© CGB
© CGB
Liard - Charles I large bust
| Copper | 4.4 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I Gonzaga-Nevers (1606-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1614 |
| Value | 3 Deniers (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Gonzague.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEI. GR. PRINCEPS. ARCHENSIS.
Translation: By the grace of God, Prince of Arches.
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Comment
Obverse variants:
CAR·GONZ·D·NIV·ET·RETH· (a)
CAR·DVX·NIVERNENS·ET·RET· (b)
Reverse variants:
SVP. PRINCEPS. ARCHENSIS. (1)
DEI. GR. PRINCEPS. ARCHENS. (2)
DEI. GR. PRINCEPS. ARCHENSIS. (3)
1614 b2 Variant
Variant with bold dots:
1612 b1 Variant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Charles I (large bust) coin 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 the country, and it was a time of political and religious upheaval. Despite this, the coinage of the region remained consistent and of high quality, with the Liard being a popular denomination among merchants and traders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1609 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1610 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1614 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Liard - Charles I (large bust) 1608-1614 coin.
