Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V

Issuer Besançon, Free imperial city of
Year 1662-1667
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Pistoles (2.5)
Currency Thaler (1537-1673)
Composition Gold
Weight 6.9 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#52, Fr#76, Dy féodales#3073, PA#CXXIV/4
Obverse description Crowned and armored full-length figure, holding orb and scepter, turned to right, divides date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS QVINT. ★ ROM. IMPERATOR
(Translation: Charles V, emperor of the Romans.)
Reverse description Crowned imperial eagle with shield of city arms on breast.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA. CIVIT. IMP. BISVNTINAE
(Translation: Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1662 - -
1664 - -
1666 - -
1667 - -
Numisquare ID 4143292320
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