Carolus 4th type with CAROLVS QVINTVS

Features

Issuer Free imperial city of Besançon (French States)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1594-1616
Value 1 Carolus = 2 Kreuzers (1⁄30)
Currency Thaler (1537-1673)
Composition Billon (.240 silver)
Weight 1.09 g
Diameter 18.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
49465
References Dy féodales# 3054
Jean Duplessy; 2004. Les monnaies françaises féodales / Tome 1. Maison Platt, Paris, France.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned bust facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + CAROLVS : QVINTVS : IMPERATOR

Translation: Charles V, emperor.

Reverse

Shield of city arms, date above, in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ MONETA : CIVITAT : BISVNTINE
1613

Translation: Coinage of the city of Besançon.

Mint

Besançon, France

Comments

Example with a bit more detail 1596 Phillip II :

 

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1594  Photo (fr) Philippe II.
1595  (fr) Philippe II.
1596  (fr) Philippe II.
1597  (fr) Philippe II.
1598  (fr) Philippe II.
1599  (fr) Philippe II.
1600  (fr) Philippe II.
1601  (fr) Philippe II.
1605  (fr) Philippe II.
1607  (fr) Philippe II.
1608  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1609  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1610  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1611  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1612  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1613  615 423 (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1614  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1615  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.
1616  (fr) Albert & Isabelle.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Carolus (4th type with CAROLVS QVINTVS)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 598
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1594 – (fr) Philippe II. F USD 22.68
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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