1/2 Daalder `1/2 Karolusdaalder` - Charles V

€2.00
IssuerCity of Nijmegen (Dutch States)
Year1555
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Daalder (¾)
CurrencySilver Gulden (1506-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight14 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte S#635
Obverse descriptionCrowned two-headed eagle facing, in beaded inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringINSIGNIA ⋆ VRBIS ⋆ IMPERIALIS ⋆ NOVIMA
(Translation: Insignia of the imperial city of Nijmegen.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned, mid-length bust of Charles right, scepter on his right shoulder, and right hand on sword hilt.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCAROL ⁑ V ⁑ ROMANO ⁑ IMPE ⁑ SEMPER ⁑ AVGVST
(Translation: Charles V, ever august Emperor of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1555)  - -
Catalog ID8598884120
Comments