Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V

€356,100.00
IssuerBesançon, Free imperial city of
Year1625-1652
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pistoles (2.5)
CurrencyThaler (1537-1673)
CompositionGold
Weight6.53 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#35, Fr#75, Dy féodales#3059, PA#CXXIV/1
Obverse descriptionLaureate head to left in circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+CAROLVS. V. IMPERATOR.
(Translation: Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionImperial eagle with shield of city arms on breast, in circle, date at end of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+MONE. AVREA. CIVI. BISVNTINÆ. 1639
(Translation: Gold coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1625  - -
1636  - -
1637  - -
1638  - -
1639  - -
1640  - -
1651  - -
1652  - -
Catalog ID8563752110
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