Teston - Charles V

€1.00
IssuerFree imperial city of Besançon (French States)
Year1537-1542
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston = 8 Groschen (1/4)
CurrencyThaler (1537-1673)
CompositionSilver
Weight8.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#8 , Dy féodales#3030 , PA#CXXII/12
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS QVINTVS IMPERATOR
(Translation: Charles the fifth, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionOrnate shield of city arms divides date in circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* MONETA CIVITATIS BISVNTINE 15 37
(Translation: Coinage of the city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1537  - -
1538  - -
1539  - -
1540  - -
1542  - -
Catalog ID1476849960
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