1 Silver Real - Charles V

€1.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1521-1545
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Silver Real
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionSilver (.934)
Weight3.06 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#190-1/2, Vanhoudt#227-AN/MA, Witte#674-675
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with two-headed imperial eagle within inner circle. Mintmark at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS • D • G • ROMA * IMP • Z • HISPAR • REX
(Translation: Charles by God`s grace Emperor of the Romans and King of Spain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned sixteen-part arms over long cross that divides legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDA • M[ICHI] VIRTVT COTR • HOSTS • TVOS
Edge
MintHand
Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Star
Maastricht, Netherlands(565-1794)
MintageND (1521-1545) Hand - Antwerp - 5 222 223
ND (1524-1539) Star - Maastricht - 53 435
Catalog ID1021280880
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