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obverse
reverse
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Context
Years: 1622–1664
Country: France
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
OBVERSE ↑
flip
REVERSE
REVERSE ↑
References
KM: #
Numista: #33754
Value
Bullion value: $4.06

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