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Medal or piece of general's right in the name of Charles V
| Location | Besançon, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1538-1555 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the ornate shield of the city arms of Besançon, featuring a double-headed imperial eagle within an oval cartouche flanked by two pillars. A circular Latin legend runs along the outer rim within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Right-facing armored bust of Emperor Charles V in high relief, wearing an elaborate crown and richly decorated armor with a collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece visible at the chest. The Latin legend encircles the bust along the rim. |
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