Carolus 5th type with bust facing right

€48,777.00
IssuerBesançon, Free imperial city of
Year1618-1620
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers (1⁄30)
CurrencyThaler (1537-1673)
CompositionBillon (.240 silver)
Weight1.29 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#7, Boudeau#1294, PA#5405, Dy féodales#3069
Obverse descriptionBust of Charles V on the right, crowned, draped and armored, seen from three quarters forward, in a circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ CAROLVS : V : ROMAN : IMPER
(Translation: Charles V, roman emperor.)
Reverse descriptionShield of Besançon city arms, date above, in circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ MON : CIVIT : IMP : BISVNTINÆ
(Translation: Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1618  - - 295 879
1619  - - 176 282
1620  - -
Catalog ID8977375240
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