Besançon, Counter token - Ferdinand II Emperor

€329,977.00
LocationBesançon, Free imperial city of
Year1624
TypeUtility items › Counter tokens
CompositionCopper
Weight7 g
Diameter32 mm
Thickness0.9 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) Feu#10232 var.
Obverse descriptionDouble-headed eagle within inner circle with city arms, large crown above, seven shielded arms surrounding separated by lilly`s.
Obverse letteringVESO / NTIO
(Translation: Besançon)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLaureate bust facing right of Ferdinand II, legend around. In the exergue the unfinished vintage 16 followed by an empty cartridge and CP. (Engraver`s initials)
Reverse letteringFERDINAND.II.D.G.RO.IMP.S.A.ETC .16-. [CP]
(Translation: Ferdinand II by the Grace of God Holy Roman Emperor etc..)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintBesançon, France
Mintage1624  - -
Catalog ID9553029070
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