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BESANÇON. Freie Reichsstadt From Coin Galleries July 2005 Auction on Jul 20, 2005 Previous Lot • Next Lot      Categories  •  Coin Galleries July 2005 → World Coins → World Gold Coinage → Europe → Germany and German States Return to Listing BESANÇON. Freie Reichsstadt. ½ Ducat, 1655. Standing armored figure of Emperor Charles V holding orb and scepter, the ruler who granted the city its coinage right in 1526. Rv. Latin inscription on tablet. Fr.79. This is the only 17th century date for this denomination. Extremely Fine. (Est. $1,800-$2,200) Lot # 160  Hammer Price: $1,700.00 Previous Lot • Next Lot

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