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        Quadruple Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V    
    
| Issuer | Besançon, Free imperial city of | 
| Year | 1578-1579 | 
| Type | Standard circulation coin | 
| Value | 4 Pistoles (5) | 
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) | 
| Composition | Gold | 
| Weight | 12.98 g | 
| Dimensions | 33 mm | 
| Thickness |  | 
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered | 
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ | 
| Engraver(s) |  | 
| In circulation to |  | 
| Reference(s) |  Dy féodales#3044, Fr#73, MB#31 | 
 
                    
| 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 BISVNTINE 1579 (Translation: Gold coinage of the city of Besançon.) | 
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| Mint |  | 
| Mintage | 1578  -  -  1579  -  - 
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| Catalog ID | 8277844470 | 
| Comments |  |