Free imperial city of Besançon Carolus, 1618 – 1620

5th type with bust facing right

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 1618 – 1620
Composition Billon (.240 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.29
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1618 to 1620. Struck in Billon (.240 silver). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.29 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust to right in circle. (Charles V, roman emperor.)
Reverse
Shield of city arms, date above, in circle. (Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1620  —
1619  176.3K 77%
1618  295.9K 31%

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