France, Besancon. Charles V, as Holy Roman Emperor. 1530-1556. AR 1/2 blanc (16.9 mm, .75 g, 10 h). Struck 1547. CAROLVS : V : IMP(RI?)A : IOF , crowned bust of Charles V left / : 1547 | MVNE | CIVI | BISV |, arms with Pillars of Hercules in front of wings of spread eagle, all within dotted inner border superimposed on long cross potent which interrupts legend. Roberts 7004. EF, lustrous and lightly toned.
Ex Civitas Galleries.