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Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
2 Pistole
– Besançon
Standard circulation coins
France
Context
Years:
1663–1675
Country:
France
Issuer:
Besançon
Period:
Free imperial city
Currency:
Thaler
(1537—1673)
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Diameter:
25 mm
Weight:
6.51 g
Gold weight:
6.51 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Gold
Magnetic:
No
References
KM:
#
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57
Numista:
#367218
Value
Bullion value:
$1088.12
Obverse
Description:
Laureate bust of emperor facing right.
Inscription:
CAROLVS. QVINT. ROM. IMPERATOR.
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Imperial eagle bearing city arms on breast, date in legend.
Inscription:
MONETA. CIVIT. IMP. BISVNTINAE.1667
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Besançon
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1663
—
—
+
1664
—
—
+
1665
—
—
+
1666
—
—
+
1667
—
—
+
1673
—
—
+
1675
—
—
+
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