© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Pistole
| Gold (.900) | 6.64 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1635 |
| Value | 1 Pistole = 1 Duplone (32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1620-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.64 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#131211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in double quatrefoil with leaf ornaments, at each intersect one ring. Date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * SANCTVS · NICOLAVS · 1635
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pistole 1622-1635 from City of Fribourg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Thirty Years War, a conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European states. Despite the turmoil of this period, the Pistole 1622-1635 remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency, a testament to the enduring value of gold coins during times of uncertainty.
