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Medal or piece of general's right in the name of Charles V ND (1538-1555) front Medal or piece of general's right in the name of Charles V ND (1538-1555) back
Medal or piece of general's right in the name of Charles V ND (1538-1555) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Medal or piece of general's right in the name of Charles V ND (1538-1555) front Medal or piece of general's right in the name of Charles V ND (1538-1555) back
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Medal or piece of general's right in the name of Charles V ND

 
Silver 62.83 g 47 mm
Description
Location
 Free imperial city of Besançon (French States)
Type
 Award medals › Military awards
Years
 1538-1555
Currency
 Thaler (1537-1673)
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 62.83 g
Diameter
 47 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#347594
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Crowned bust of Charles V facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS: V: IMPERATOR

Translation: Emperor Charles V.

Comment

The first general right coins were minted in Besançon in 1538, weighing two ounces, for governors. Quickly, a few copies were offered to personalities outside the monetary authority.

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