Modern coin – HCR67788

Obverse

Inscription:

CHARLES II DVC D MANT S DAR

Design:

Bust of the Prince facing right.

Inscription:

DOVBLE D LA SOV DAR 1642

Design:

Three fleurs de lis, surrounded by the arms of Alencon.

Category

French feudal coin

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

Ardennes, Arches-Charleville:principality

Person

Charles II Gonzaga, duke of Mantua and Montferrat, (1637-1665), Duke of Nevers and Rethel, (1637-1659).

Reign

Dating

1642?

Mint

Charleville

Denomination

double tournois

Metal

copper

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

1.56

Diameter (mm)

18.1

Acquisition method

exchange

Acquisition date

5/1958

Source

J D A Thompson

Reference

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