Free imperial city of Besançon Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V, 1652 – 1654

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free imperial city of Besançon Free imperial city of Besançon
Currency Thaler (1537 – 1673)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Pistole
Year 1652 – 1654
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.22
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Pistole from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1652 to 1654. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.22 g.

Obverse
Laureate emperors bust facing right. (Charles V, emperor august.)
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed eagle with framed shielded arms on chest. (Gold coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1654  —
1653  —
1652  —

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