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2 Pistoles
– Besançon
Standard circulation coins
France
Context
Years:
1625–1652
Country:
France
Issuer:
Besançon
Period:
Free imperial city
Currency:
Thaler
(1537—1673)
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Diameter:
23 mm
Weight:
6.53 g
Gold weight:
6.53 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Gold
Magnetic:
No
References
KM:
#
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35
Numista:
#356100
Value
Bullion value:
$1090.95
Obverse
Description:
Laureate left in circle.
Inscription:
+CAROLVS. V. IMPERATOR.
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Imperial eagle with city arms on breast, within circle, date in legend.
Inscription:
+MONE. AVREA. CIVI. BISVNTINÆ. 1639
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Besançon
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1625
—
—
+
1636
—
—
+
1637
—
—
+
1638
—
—
+
1639
—
—
+
1640
—
—
+
1651
—
—
+
1652
—
—
+
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