Free imperial city of Besançon Carolus, 1588 – 1593

3rd type with notched shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free imperial city of Besançon
Currency Thaler (1537 – 1673)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers
Year 1588 – 1593
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.45
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1593  —
1592  —
1591  —
1590  —
1589  —
1588  —

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