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Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
| Issuer | Besançon, Free imperial city of |
| Year | 1578-1595 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pistoles (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.59 g |
| Dimensions | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular)
Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Dy féodales#3046, Fr#74, PA#CXXIII/4 |
| Obverse description | Laureate emperors bust facing right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CAROLVS. QVINTVS. IMPERATOR.
(Translation: Charles V, emperor.) |
| Reverse description | Nimbate double-headed eagle with framed shielded arms on chest. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MONE
AVREA CIVI BISVNTINÆ 1579
(Translation: Gold coinage of the city of Besançon.) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1578 - -
1579 - -
1580 - -
1595 - -
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| Catalog ID | 4201431310 |
| Comments | |
