Teston - Immobilization in the name of Charles V

Issuer Besançon, Free imperial city of
Year 1622-1639
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Teston = 8 Groschen (1/4)
Currency Thaler (1537-1673)
Composition Silver
Weight 7.71 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#25, Dy féodales#3065, Boudeau#1288, PA#5414
Obverse description Laureate bust to left i circle, value (8) in oval below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ☩ CAROLVS . V . (8) IMPERATOR
(Translation: Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse description Shield of city arms, date above.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ☩ MONETA . CIV . IMP . BISONT
(Translation: Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1622 - -
1623 - -
1624 - -
1638 - -
1639 - -
Numisquare ID 3095943150
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