1/2 Gold Real - Charles V

€103,277.00
IssuerOverijssel, Lordship of
Year1529-1535
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real = 30 Stuivers = 60 Groot (1.5)
CurrencyOverijssel - Gulden (1506-1581)
CompositionGold (.750) (Ag .188)
Weight3.49 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#184-9, Delmonte G#1033, Vanhoudt#221-KA
Obverse descriptionCrowned imperial arms (two-headed eagle) on top of floriate cross.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKARO D G ROM IMP Z HI SP REX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace Emperor of the ROmans and King of the Spaniards)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms. At top, C over cross (Overijssel mint mark).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDA MICHI VIRTVT CONTRA HOSTES TVOS
(Translation: Give me strength against your enemies.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1529-1535)  - (fr) Atelier: Kampen - 1 194
Catalog ID1585323330
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