© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Double Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
| Gold | 6.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Besançon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1595 |
| Value | 2 Pistoles (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed eagle with framed shielded arms on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE AVREA CIVI BISVNTINÆ 1579
Translation: Gold coinage of the city of Besançon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Pistole coin from Besançon is that it features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify the "immobilization" of the coin, meaning that it was taken out of circulation and could no longer be used as legal tender. This unique feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians studying the currency of the time period.
