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Besançon, Counter token - Ferdinand II Emperor
| Location | Besançon, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1624 |
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| Technique | Die-struck |
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| Obverse description | Imperial double-headed eagle displayed within a beaded inner circle, with the city arms of Besançon on its breast and a large crown above. Seven heraldic shields surround the central device in the outer field, separated by fleur-de-lis ornaments. The legend VESONTIO appears divided across the top and bottom of the inner circle. |
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| Reverse description | Laureate armored bust of Ferdinand II facing right, wearing a ruff collar and mantle with a small shield at the truncation, within a beaded inner circle. The Latin legend surrounds the bust, with the date and engraver's initials CP partially visible in the lower exergual area. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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