Besançon token Co-Governors - Ferdinand III Emperor ND (1637-1657) front Besançon token Co-Governors - Ferdinand III Emperor ND (1637-1657) back
Besançon token Co-Governors - Ferdinand III Emperor ND (1637-1657) photo
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Besançon token Co-Governors - Ferdinand III Emperor ND

 
Copper 6 g 30 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Besançon (French States)
Type
› Tokens
Years
1637-1657
Composition
Copper
Weight
6 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#330029
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double-headed eagle within inner circle with city arms, large crown above, seven shielded arms surrounding separated by lilly's.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VISON (i on e)

Translation: Besançon

Edge

Plain

Comment

Token made as a piece of honor for the co-governors of Besançon.