© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadruple Pistole - Immobilization in the name of Charles V
| Gold | 13.21 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Besançon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1582 |
| Value | 4 Pistoles (5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1537-1673) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.21 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed eagle with framed shielded arms on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE : AVREA : CIVI : BISVNTINE : 158Z
Translation: Gold coinage of the city of Besançon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Pistole coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in France. The coin was issued by the Free Imperial City of Besançon, which was a small territory that was part of the Holy Roman Empire and had a degree of autonomy. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic challenges of the time, as the value of the coin was significantly higher than the value of other coins minted in the same period. Additionally, the coin's design features the name of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, indicating the coin's connection to the larger political and economic systems of the region.
