Free imperial city of Besançon Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V, 1578 – 1595

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free imperial city of Besançon Free imperial city of Besançon
Currency Thaler (1537 – 1673)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Pistoles
Year 1578 – 1595
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.59
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Pistoles from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1578 to 1595. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.59 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1595  —
1580  —
1579  —
1578  —

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