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Country: Free imperial city of Besançon (France, Feudal)
Emperor Charles V (1500-1520-1558)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1554 (1538-1610)
Value: ½ Carolus = 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60)
Currency: Thaler (1537-1673)
Mint: Besançon
Metal: Billon
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
References: PA# 5392, Dy féodales# 3039
Obverse:
Crowned bust of Charles V facing left. Latine legend around.
Lettering: ✠ CAROLVS : V : IMPERATOR
Unabridged legend: Carolus V Imperator.
Translation: Charles V, emperor.
Reverse:
Shield of city arms on a long cross dividing legend.
Lettering: MONE | CIVI | BISV | 1554
Unabridged legend: Moneta Civitatis Bisuntinae
Translation: Coinage of the city of Besançon.
Edge:
Smooth.
Mint:
Besançon, France.
Reference : PA# 5392, Dy féodales# 3039
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Collection : Holy Roman Empire, Austrian Empire of Habsburg & German Empire