pis·tole 
(pĭ-stōl)
(pĭ-stōl)n.
1. A gold coin equal to two escudos, formerly used in Spain.
2. Any of several gold coins used in various European countries until the late 1800s.
[French, back-formation from pistolet, diminutive of pistole, pistol; see PISTOL.]
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