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Besançon, Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand II (1578-1619-1637✟)
Country: Besançon, Free Imperial city of (German States)
Type: token
Years: 16(24)
Value: Counter token
Metal: Copper
Weight: 7 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 0.9
Shape: Round
Grade: XF (Slightly Off-Center)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Feu# 10232
Obverse:
Double-headed eagle within inner circle with city arms, large crown above, seven shielded arms surrounding separated by lilly's.
Lettering: VESO / NTIO.
Translation: Besançon.
Reverse:
Laureate bust facing right, legend around. In the exergue the unfinished vintage 16 followed by an empty cartridge and CP. (Engraver's initials)
Lettering:
FERDINAND.II.D.G.RO.IMP.S.A.ETC
.16-. CP
Translation:
Ferdinand II by the Grace of God Holy Roman Emperor etc..
Engraver: Claude Poux.
Edge:
Smooth.
Mint:
Besançon.
Comments:
The seven banners of Besançon representing: Saint-Quentin, Saint-Pierre, Chamars, Le Bourg, Battant, Charmont et Arènes.
Reference : Feuardent# 10232 / CCK.J1/Ferdinand2 / Fouray de Boisselet, 2e partie, pl. 1, n° 3
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...
Collection : Holy Roman Empire, Austrian Empire of Habsburg & German Empire