Principality of Arches-Charleville Double Tournois - Charles II, 1637 – 1640

22nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Arches-Charleville Principality of Arches-Charleville
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1637 – 1640
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 1637 to 1640. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, beaded 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. (Double Denier from Principality of Arches.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg Comment Frequency
1640  — — (fr) a1 25%
1640  — — (fr) b1 8%
1640  — — (fr) b2 6%
1639  — € 3,40 (fr) b1 50%
1639  — — (fr) b2 11%
1638  — — (fr) b1 17%
1637  — — (fr) b1 8%

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