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½ thaler
– Besançon
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Standard circulation coins
France
Context
Years:
1641–1646
Country:
France
Issuer:
Besançon
Period:
Free imperial city
Currency:
Thaler
(1537—1673)
Subdivision:
½ thaler = 16 Groschen
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Diameter:
35 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Silver
Magnetic:
No
References
KM:
#
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28
Numista:
#65634
Obverse
Description:
Laureate bust left within circle.
Inscription:
✠ CAROLVS ✿ V ✿ IMPERATOR
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
City arms in circle, date follows legend.
Inscription:
✠ MONETA : CIVI : IMP : BISVNTINÆ : 1642
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Besançon
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1641
—
—
+
1642
—
—
+
1643
—
—
+
1644
—
—
+
1645
—
—
+
1646
—
—
+
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