Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V

€355,858.00
IssuerBesançon, Free imperial city of
Year1662-1667
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pistoles (2.5)
CurrencyThaler (1537-1673)
CompositionGold
Weight6.9 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#52, Fr#76, Dy féodales#3073, PA#CXXIV/4
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored full-length figure, holding orb and scepter, turned to right, divides date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS QVINT. ★ ROM. IMPERATOR
(Translation: Charles V, emperor of the Romans.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned imperial eagle with shield of city arms on breast.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA. CIVIT. IMP. BISVNTINAE
(Translation: Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1662  - -
1664  - -
1666  - -
1667  - -
Catalog ID4143292320
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