County of Burgundy Carolus - Charles V, 1552
Information
Country
County of Burgundy
County of Burgundy
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers
Year
1552
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.2
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers from County of Burgundy. Issued in 1552. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, draped bust of Charles left, within beaded inner circle. (Charles V, Emperor of the Romans, Count of Burgundy.)
- Reverse
- Arms of Franche-Comté with mint letter above. (Coinage of the County of Burgundy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552 | — |
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