1 Ducat - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
Features
| Issuer |
Free imperial city of Besançon
(French States)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| 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 |
| Number | N# 356170 |
| References | KM# 39 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes). Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Full-length crowned and armored figure turned to right, holding orb and scepter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS V IMPERATOR
Unabridged legend: Carolus V Imperator
Translation: Charles V, emperor.
Reverse
Five-line inscription with date in ornamented square.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCATVS
.CIVIT.
BISVNT
AD. LEG.
IMP. 1656
Unabridged legend: Ducatus Civitatis Bisuntinae Ad Legem Imperialis
Translation: Ducat of the city of Besançon in accordance with imperial law.
Mint
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 480.06
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Actual gold weight: 0.111 oz
Current gold price: 4326.73 USD/oz (see gold price 
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