1/2 Carolus - Charles V

€1.00
IssuerBurgundy, County of
Year1550-1556
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Carolus = 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionBillon
Weight0.4 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PA#5286, Boudeau#1251
Obverse descriptionCrowned, draped bust of Charles left, within beaded inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ C° V° R° IMP° C° BVRGVNDIE
(Translation: Charles V, Emperor of the Romans, Count of Burgundy.)
Reverse descriptionArms of Franche-Comté on a long cross dividing legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM. C. - BVR - GVN - 1554
(Translation: Coinage of the County of Burgundy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1550  - -
1551  - -
1552  - -
1554  - -
1555  - -
1556  - -
Catalog ID7015877670
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