Free imperial city of Besançon Carolus, 1588 – 1593

3rd type with notched 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 1588 – 1593
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.45
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1588 to 1593. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.45 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing left. (Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse
Arms of Besançon in a notched shield sided by the year. (Coinage of the city of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

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

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