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        Gold Guilder - Charles V / Philip II    
    
| Issuer | Besançon, Free imperial city of | 
| Year | 1541-1580 | 
| Type | Standard circulation coin | 
| Value | 1 Gold Guilder or Florin (1.5) | 
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) | 
| Composition | Gold | 
| Weight | 3.16 g | 
| Dimensions | 23 mm | 
| Thickness |  | 
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered
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| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ | 
| Engraver(s) |  | 
| In circulation to |  | 
| Reference(s) | MB#18, PA#5390, Fr#72, Dy féodales#3035 | 
| Obverse description | Full-length facing crowned and armored figure of Karl V holding sword and orb. | 
| Obverse script | Latin | 
| Obverse lettering | CAROLVS: V: - IMPERATOR. (Translation: Charles V, emperor.)
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| Reverse description | City arms superimposed on ling cross, date at end of legend. | 
| Reverse script | Latin | 
| Reverse lettering | MONE -
AVREA - BISVN - 1580. (Translation: Gold coinage of Besançon.)
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| Edge |  | 
| Mint |  | 
| Mintage | 1541  -  - 1543  -  -
 1580  - (fr) Posthume. -
 
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| Catalog ID | 2514475590 | 
| Comments |  |