© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
Quadruple Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
| Gold | 17.87 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Besançon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1666 |
| Value | 4 Pistoles (5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.87 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with shield of city arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA. CIVIT. IMPER. BISVNTINÆ
Translation: Coinage of the imperial city of Besançon.
Comment
The weight makes it more of a triple Pistole; it is called Double or QUadruple Pistole depending on sources.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Pistole coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Free Imperial City of Besançon, which was a small independent state within the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as the Empire was facing challenges from the growing power of nation-states and the impact of the Thirty Years' War. Despite these challenges, the Quadruple Pistole coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Holy Roman Empire.
