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Context
Years: 1622–1664
Country: France Country flag
Issuer: Besançon
Currency:
(1537—1673)
Subdivision: 1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Silver weight: 1.60 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard10
Numista: #33754
Value
Bullion value: $4.55

Obverse

Description:
Left-facing crowned bust with date.
Inscription:
+ CAROLVS : V : IMPERATOR

1623
Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:
Besançon shield with decorative surround.
Inscription:
+ MONE : CIVI : BISVNTINÆ
Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

NameMark
Besançon

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1622
1623
1624
1633
1636
1637
1638
1664

Series: 1622 Free imperial city of Besançon circulation coins

1 Carolus obverse
1 Carolus reverse
1 Carolus
1622-1664
1 Groschen obverse
1 Groschen reverse
1 Groschen
1622-1623
1 Teston obverse
1 Teston reverse
1 Teston
1622-1639
💎 Very Rare