½ Ducat - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
Features
| Issuer |
Free imperial city of Besançon
(French States)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 124367 |
| References | KM# 45 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Élie Boudeau. Monnaies Françaises Provinciales (4 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes). Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Full-length crowned and armored figure turned to right, holding orb and scepter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS ✿ V ✿ IMPERATOR
Unabridged legend: Carolus V Imperator
Translation: Charles V, emperor.
Reverse
Five-line inscription with date in ornamented square.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCATVS
.CIVIT.
BISVNT
AD. LEG.
IMP. 1655
Unabridged legend: Ducatus Civitatis Bisuntinae Ad Legem Imperialis
Translation: Ducat of the city of Besançon in accordance with imperial law.
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 229.28
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Actual gold weight: 0.053 oz
Current gold price: 4331.02 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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CGB Internet Auction September 2021 
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7 Sep 2021 | AU |
USD 1908.30
(EUR 1650.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232311 Lot 63277
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9 Mar 2023 |
(NGC AU Details (Bent)) |
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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