Modern coin – HCR67787

Obverse

Inscription:

CAR GONZ D NIV ET RETH

Design:

Bust of the prince right, date in exergue below.

Reverse

Inscription:

SVP PRINCEPS ARCHENSIS

Design:

Crowned shield of the arms of Gonzaga.

Information

Category

French feudal coin

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

Ardennes, Arches-Charleville:principality

Person

Charles I Gonzaga, duke of Mantua and Montferrat, (1627-1637), Duke of Nevers and Rethel, (1595-1637).

Reign

Dating

1609

Mint

Charleville

Denomination

liard

Metal

copper

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

3.82

Diameter (mm)

24.7

Acquisition method

gift

Acquisition date

27/7/1946

Source

K T Parker

Acquisition credit

Dr K T Parker, Keeper of the Ashmolean.

Reference

Poey D'Avant, Monnaies Feodales de France, Volume III. : 6148

Note:

Value given as a "Double Liard".

Contributors to this coin record

jmairat, imclevy