Besançon, Counter token - Ferdinand II Emperor 1624 front Besançon, Counter token - Ferdinand II Emperor 1624 back
Besançon, Counter token - Ferdinand II Emperor 1624 photo
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Besançon, Counter token - Ferdinand II Emperor

1624 year
Copper 7 g 32 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Besançon (French States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1624
Composition
Copper
Weight
7 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#329977
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Laureate bust facing right of Ferdinand II, legend around. In the exergue the unfinished vintage 16 followed by an empty cartridge and CP. (Engraver's initials)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDINAND.II.D.G.RO.IMP.S.A.ETC
.16-. [CP]

Translation: Ferdinand II by the Grace of God Holy Roman Emperor etc..

Engraver: Claude Poux

Edge

Plain