2 Groschen - Charles V
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Besançon (French States) |
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| Year | 1541-1548 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/4 Teston = 2 Groschen (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Silver |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Reference(s) | MB#16 , Dy féodales#3037 |
| Obverse description | Imperial eagle, shield of city arms on breast. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
BISVNTINA CIVITAS 1542 (Translation: City of Besancon.) |
| Reverse description | Crowned and armored bust to left, holding sword over shoulder and orb, 3-line inscription in exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
CAROLVS. V. IMPERA TOR (Translation: Charles V, emperor.) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1541 - - 1542 - - 1543 - - 1546 - - 1548 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7849570870 |
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