| Issuer | Besançon, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1578-1579 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Pistoles (5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 12.98 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | 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. |
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| 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.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1578 - - 1579 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 8277844470 |
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