© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Ducat - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Besançon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1656 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Five-line inscription with date in ornamented square.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCATVS
.CIVIT.
BISVNT
AD. LEG.
IMP. 1656
Translation: Ducat of the city of Besançon in accordance with imperial law.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Free Imperial City of Besançon is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coin still features the name and image of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, highlighting the city's allegiance to the Holy Roman Empire.
