Charles V - 1 Carolus 1539 - Free Imperial City of Besançon

Country: Free imperial city of Besançon (French States, Feudal)
Emperor Charles V (1500-1519-1558)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1539 (1537-1587)
Value: 1 Carolus = ½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzer  (1⁄30)
Currency: Thaler (1537-1673)
Mint: Besançon
Mintage: 270,235
Metal: Billon
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: VF20/25
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
References: MB# 6, Schult# 181, PA# 5391, Dy féodales# 3030 ; 3038, Boudeau# 1294 (2 f.)

Obverse:
Within beaded circle, the crowned bust of Emperor Charles V, draped and armored facing to left, seen from three quarters forward, an annulet behind.

Lettering: ✠ CAROLVS : V : IMPERATOR

Unabridged legend: Carolus V Imperator.

Translation: Charles V, emperor.

Reverse:
Besançon shield date above. Legend around.

Lettering: 
✠ MONE ⠅CIVI ⠅BISVNTINE
1559

Unabridged legend: Moneta Civitatis Bisuntinae

Translation: Coinage of the city of Besançon.

Edge:
Smooth.

Mint:
Besançon, France.

Reference : MB# 6, Schult# 181, PA# 5391, Dy féodales# 3030 ; 3038, Boudeau# 1294 (2 f.)

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