Principality of Arches-Charleville Double Tournois - Charles I, 1635 – 1636

2 Deniers from Principality of Arches-Charleville. Issued from 1635 to 1636. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse

Draped and armored bust of Charles I of Gonzaga, bare head on the right with a large milled collar. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, beaded circle. (Charles I, Duke of Mantova, Sovereign of Arches.)

Reverse

Three lilies placed 2 and 1, surrounded by the arms of Alençon. In the center, a sun. Start of legend at 12 o'clock. Double circle divided by eight pellets. (Double Denier of the Principality of Arches.)

Edge

Smooth.