Pistole

For the handgun, see Pistol

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For the part of a flower, see pistil.

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Pistole is the French name given to a Spanish gold coin in use from 1537; it was a double escudo, the gold unit. The name was also given to the Louis d'Or of Louis XIII of France, and to other European gold coins of about the value of the Spanish coin.

Related Topics:
Spanish - Coin - 1537 - Louis d'Or - Louis XIII

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