Double Tournois - Charles I 15th type

€54,135.00
IssuerArches-Charleville, Principality of
Year1635-1636
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#616
Obverse descriptionDraped 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.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHARLES.I.DVC.D.MANT.S.DAR.
(Translation: Charles I, Duke of Mantova, Sovereign of Arches.)
Reverse descriptionThree 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.D.LA.S.DAR.1635
(Translation: Double Denier of the Principality of Arches.)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1635  - (fr) ?4 -
1635  - (fr) a1 -
1635  - (fr) a2 -
1635  - (fr) a3 -
1635  - (fr) b2 -
1635  - (fr) c1 -
1635  - (fr) c3 -
1636  - (fr) a3 -
Catalog ID6298354340
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