Free imperial city of Besançon Gold Guilder - Charles V / Philip II, 1541 – 1580

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 Gold Guilder or Florin
Year 1541 – 1580
Rulers Philip II (1556–1598) , Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.16
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Gold Guilder or Florin from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1541 to 1580. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.16 g.

Obverse
Full-length facing crowned and armored figure of Karl V holding sword and orb. (Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse
City arms superimposed on ling cross, date at end of legend. (Gold coinage of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1580  — (fr) Posthume.
1543  —
1541  —

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