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1 Carolus
– Besançon
Standard circulation coins
France
Context
Years:
1618–1620
Country:
France
Issuer:
Besançon
Period:
Free imperial city
Currency:
Thaler
(1537—1673)
Subdivision:
1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
472,161
Material
Diameter:
19 mm
Weight:
1.29 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Billon
(24%
Silver
)
References
KM:
#
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7
Numista:
#48777
Obverse
Description:
Bust of Charles V, crowned and armored in three-quarter view, within a circle.
Inscription:
+ CAROLVS : V : ROMAN : IMPER
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Besançon coat of arms in circle, date above.
Inscription:
+ MON : CIVIT : IMP : BISVNTINÆ
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Besançon
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1618
—
295,879
+
1619
—
176,282
+
1620
—
—
+
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