Free imperial city of Besançon Carolus, 1622 – 1664

6th type with decorated shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free imperial city of Besançon Free imperial city of Besançon
Currency Thaler (1537 – 1673)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers
Year 1622 – 1664
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.6
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1622 to 1664. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.6 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing left, sided with date. (Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse
Shield of Besançon surrounded by decorations. (Coinage of the city of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1664  —
1638  —
1637  — 13%
1636  —
1633  —
1624  —
1623  — 22%
1622  — 78%

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