Catalog
| Issuer | Besançon, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1655 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Ducat (1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
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| Orientation | |
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| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#45, Boudeau#1284, Fr#79, Dy féodales#3062 |
| Obverse description | Full-length crowned and armored figure turned to right, holding orb and scepter. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
CAROLVS ✿ V ✿ IMPERATOR (Translation: Charles V, emperor.) |
| Reverse description | Five-line inscription with date in ornamented square. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
DVCATVS .CIVIT. BISVNT AD. LEG. IMP. 1655 (Translation: Ducat of the city of Besançon in accordance with imperial law.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1655 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 5506544240 |
| Additional information |
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