c.1650 Besançon Token - Ferdinand III Holy Roman Emperor

Besançon, Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand III (1608-1637-1657✟)

Country: Besançon, Free Imperial city of (German States)
Type: token (to honor the co-governors)
Years: Undated (1650')
Value: Counter token 
Metal: Copper 
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 30/31 mm
Thickness: 0.9
Shape: Round
Grade: XF  (Cleaned)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: Feu# 10267 var.

Obverse:
Double-headed eagle within inner circle with city arms, large crown above, seven shielded arms surrounding separated by lilly's.

Lettering: VISON (i on e)

Translation: Besançon.

Reverse:
Laureate and draped bust facing right, legend around. Engraver's mark (9) in legend

Lettering:
FERDINAND9 ✿ III ✿  D ✿ G ✿  RO ✿ IMP ✿ S ✿ A ✿ ET

Translation:
Ferdinand III (9) by the Grace of God Holy Roman Emperor etc..

Edge:
Smooth.

Mint:
Besançon.

Comments:
The seven banners of Besançon representing: Saint-Quentin, Saint-Pierre, Chamars, Le Bourg, Battant, Charmont et Arènes.

Reference : Feuardent# 10267 var.

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...

Collection : Holy Roman Empire, Austrian Empire of Habsburg & German Empire