Lot 778:
France. Charles I Gonzaga Nevers (1627-1637). AE Liard, Charleville mint, 1614. PdA 6153. 4.19 g. 24 mm. Attractive light brown patina. Charles I Gonzaga was Duke of Mantua and Duke of Montferrat from 1627 until his death in 1637. He was also Charles III as Duke of Nevers and Rethel, as well as Prince of Arche and Charleville. In 1606, he decided the foundation of Charleville and the Principality of Arches. He became 1st Prince of Arche and Charleville.