Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V

Issuer Besançon, Free imperial city of
Year 1652-1654
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Pistole (2.5)
Currency Thaler (1537-1673)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.22 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#75 var., Dy féodales#3060, KM#43
Obverse description Laureate emperors bust facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS. V. IMPERATOR.AVG
(Translation: Charles V, emperor august.)
Reverse description Nimbate double-headed eagle with framed shielded arms on chest.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MON.AVR.CIVIT.IMP.BISVNTINÆ.1652
(Translation: Gold coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1652 - -
1653 - -
1654 - -
Numisquare ID 4288371680
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