Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V

Issuer Besançon, Free imperial city of
Year 1625-1652
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Pistoles (2.5)
Currency Thaler (1537-1673)
Composition Gold
Weight 6.53 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#35, Fr#75, Dy féodales#3059, PA#CXXIV/1
Obverse description Laureate head to left in circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering +CAROLVS. V. IMPERATOR.
(Translation: Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse description Imperial eagle with shield of city arms on breast, in circle, date at end of legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering +MONE. AVREA. CIVI. BISVNTINÆ. 1639
(Translation: Gold coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1625 - -
1636 - -
1637 - -
1638 - -
1639 - -
1640 - -
1651 - -
1652 - -
Numisquare ID 8563752110
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