Pistole

[pi'stәul]

Definition

(n.) The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40.

Checker: Sheena

Definition

n. a Spanish gold coin=about 16 shillings.

Checker: Trent