Free imperial city of Besançon Teston - Immobilization in the name of Charles V, 1622 – 1639

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 Teston = 8 Groschen
Year 1622 – 1639
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 7.71
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston = 8 Groschen from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1622 to 1639. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 7.71 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust to left i circle, value (8) in oval below. (Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse
Shield of city arms, date above. (Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1639  —
1638  —
1624  —
1623  —
1622  —

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