1/4 Carolus - Charles V / Philip II

€133,117.00
IssuerBesançon, Free imperial city of
Year1537-1607
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Carolus = 1 Niquet (1⁄120)
CurrencyThaler (1537-1673)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.54 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s) Dy féodales#3033 ; 3042
Obverse descriptionCity arms in shield, date at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CAROLVS ○ V ○ IMPERATOR
(Translation: Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned armored half-length figure facing right holding imperial orb and scepter in other hand over shoulder.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ MONETA : BISVNTINA : 1565
(Translation: Coinage of the city of Besançon.)
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Catalog ID3949042810
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