Gold Real Large pattern - Charles V

€406,028.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1543-1555
TypePattern
Value60 Stuivers (3)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1581)
CompositionGold
Weight30.58 g
Dimensions40.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#623, GH#183-4 note
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter length bust of Charles, crowned, holding sword in right hand and orb in left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS D G ROMANOR IMP Z HISPAR REX
(Translation: Charles, by the Grace of God, Emperor of the Roman Empire, King of Spain)
Reverse descriptionTwo-headed eagle with sixteen-fold arms on chest.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDA MICHI VIRTVTEM CONTRA HOSTES TVOS
(Translation: Give me Strength against Thy Enemies)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1543-1555)  - -
Catalog ID3819479990
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