Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 pistole – Besançon

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Standard circulation coins

France

Context

Years: 1652–1654

Country: France

Issuer: Besançon

Period:

Free imperial city

Currency:

Thaler

(1537—1673)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 3.22 g

Gold Weight:: 3.22 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #

Numista: #217434

Value

Bullion value: $496.69

Obverse

Description:

Laureate bust of emperor facing right.

Inscription:

CAROLVS. V. IMPERATOR.AVG

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Nimbate double-headed eagle, chest bearing a framed shield.

Inscription:

MON.AVR.CIVIT.IMP.BISVNTINÆ.1652

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Besançon	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1652	—	—
1653	—	—
1654	—	—

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