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4 Pistoles – Besançon

France

Context

Years: 1661–1666

Country: France

Issuer: Besançon

Period:

Free imperial city

Currency:

Thaler

(1537—1673)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 17.87 g

Gold weight: 17.87 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #56

Numista: #124368

Value

Bullion value: $2985.51

Obverse

Description:

Armored crowned figure holding orb and scepter, facing right, flanking date.

Inscription:

CAROLVS QVINT. ★ ROM. IMPERATOR

Script: Latin

Description:

Imperial eagle crowned, bearing city arms on breast.

Inscription:

MONETA. CIVIT. IMPER. BISVNTINÆ

Script: Latin

Name	Mark
Besançon	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1661	—	—
1664	—	—
1666	—	—

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