Carolus 3rd type with notched shield

Issuer Besançon, Free imperial city of
Year 1588-1593
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers (1⁄30)
Currency Thaler (1537-1673)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.45 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#3051
Obverse description Crowned bust facing left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + CAROLVS : QVINTVS : IMPERATOR
(Translation: Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse description Arms of Besançon in a notched shield sided by the year.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + MONETA : CIVITA : BISVNTINA
(Translation: Coinage of the city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1588 - -
1589 - -
1590 - -
1591 - -
1592 - -
1593 - -
Numisquare ID 8487558740
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