Free imperial city of Besançon Quadruple Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V, 1661 – 1666

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free imperial city of Besançon Free imperial city of Besançon
Currency Thaler (1537 – 1673)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Pistoles
Year 1661 – 1666
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 17.87
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Pistoles from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1661 to 1666. Struck in Gold. Measures 33 mm and weighs 17.87 g.

Obverse
Crowned and armored full-length figure, holding orb and scepter, turned to right, divides date. (Charles V, emperor of the Romans.)
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with shield of city arms on breast. (Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1666  —
1664  —
1661  —

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