Modern coin – HCR67789

Obverse

Inscription:

CHARLES II D DE MAN

Design:

Bust of the Prince facing right.

Inscription:

DENIER TOVRNOIS 1654

Design:

Two fleurs de lis, "A" below, 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

1654

Mint

Charleville

Denomination

denier

Metal

copper

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

0.83

Diameter (mm)

16.5

Acquisition method

exchange

Acquisition date

19/4/1955

Source

P Finch

Reference

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