Free imperial city of Besançon Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V, 1625 – 1652

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 1625 – 1652
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 6.53
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Pistoles from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1625 to 1652. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 6.53 g.

Obverse
Laureate head to left in circle. (Charles V, emperor.)
Reverse
Imperial eagle with shield of city arms on breast, in circle, date at end of legend. (Gold coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1652  —
1651  —
1640  —
1639  —
1638  —
1637  —
1636  —
1625  —

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