© CGB
© CGB
Thaler - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
| Silver (.873) | 28.42 g | 42.5 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Besançon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1642 |
| Value | 1 Thaler = 32 Groschen |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 28.42 g |
| Diameter | 42.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#134028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
City arms in circle, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA : CIVI : IMP : BISVNTINÆ
Translation: Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as the Free Imperial City of Besançon sought to maintain its independence and economic power. Despite the challenges of the era, the coin's silver content and craftsmanship have allowed it to endure as a valuable piece of history.
