1/2 Silver Real - Charles V

Issuer Overijssel, Lordship of
Year 1529-1535
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Reaal (0.075)
Currency Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition Billon (.458 silver)
Weight 3.1 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#191-9
Obverse description Crowned imperial arms over a long cross pattée dividing legends.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering KAROLV D + G + ROM IMP + Z + HISPA + REX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace Emperor of the Romans and King of Spain)
Reverse description Crowned arms. Mint mark (C+) begins legend.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering C DA + MICHI + VIRTVTE + CONTRA + HOSTES + TVOS
(Translation: Give me strength against your enemies)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1529-1535) - - 62 783
Numisquare ID 9751075220
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