Free imperial city of Besançon Quadruple Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V, 1579 – 1582

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 1579 – 1582
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 13.21
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Pistoles from Free imperial city of Besançon. Issued from 1579 to 1582. Struck in Gold. Measures 33 mm and weighs 13.21 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
1582  —
1580  —
1579  —

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