Principality of Arches-Charleville Double Tournois - Charles II, 1638 – 1642

21st type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Arches-Charleville Principality of Arches-Charleville
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1638 – 1642
Ruler Charles II Gonzaga-Nevers (1637–1665)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from Principality of Arches-Charleville. Issued from 1638 to 1642. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle. (Charles II, Duke of Mantova, Sovereign of Arches.)
Reverse
In the field three lilies. Start of legend at 12 o'clock. Double circle divided by eight pellets.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1642  (fr) a 21%
1641  (fr) a 13%
1641  (fr) b 3%
1640  (fr) a 18%
1640  (fr) b 13%
1640  (fr) c 3%
1639  (fr) a 36%
1639  (fr) b 5%
1638  (fr) b 13%

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