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¼ Teston – Besançon

Standard circulation coins

France

Context

Years: 1623–1624

Country: France

Issuer: Besançon

Period:

Free imperial city

Currency:

Thaler

(1537—1673)

Subdivision: ¼ Teston = 2 Groschen

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 1.87 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Billon

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #20

Numista: #133100

Obverse

Description:

Laureate bust left, date above, denomination in brackets below.

Inscription:

+ CAROLVS . V . (2) . IMPERATOR

1623

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Besançon's coat of arms.

Inscription:

+ MONETA . CIV . IMP . BISUNT

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Besançon	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1623	—	—
1624	—	—

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