1/2 Daalder `1/2 Karolusdaalder` Nijmegen

€373,447.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1555
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Daalder
CurrencyGulden (1506-1581)
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight14.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 3#4.31, Delmonte S#635
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored bust of Charles V facing right, holding a scepter in his right hand and a sword in his left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS ⋆ V ⋆ ROMANO` ⋆ IMPE` ⋆ SEMPER` ⋆ AVG ⁑
(Translation: Charles V, ever exalted emperor of the Romans)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Nijmegen (double-headed eagle with coat of arms with double-tailed lion to the right)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringINSIGNIA ⋆ VRB` ⋆ IMPERIAL` ⋆ NOVI`
(Translation: Insignia of the imperial city of Nijmegen)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1555)  - -
Catalog ID1326042890
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