2 Groschen - Charles V

€458,298.00
IssuerFree imperial city of Besançon (French States)
Year1541-1548
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/4 Teston = 2 Groschen (1⁄16)
CurrencyThaler (1537-1673)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#16 , Dy féodales#3037
Obverse descriptionImperial eagle, shield of city arms on breast.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering BISVNTINA CIVITAS 1542
(Translation: City of Besancon.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and armored bust to left, holding sword over shoulder and orb, 3-line inscription in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCAROLVS. V. IMPERA TOR
(Translation: Charles V, emperor.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541  - -
1542  - -
1543  - -
1546  - -
1548  - -
Catalog ID7849570870
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