© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
| Gold | 3.22 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Besançon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1654 |
| Value | 1 Pistole (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#217434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed eagle with framed shielded arms on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON.AVR.CIVIT.IMP.BISVNTINÆ.1652
Translation: Gold coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) and the Fronde (1648-1653), which were a series of conflicts that affected many countries, including France, where this coin was minted. Despite the political and economic instability of the time, the Free Imperial City of Besançon was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as this Pistole.
