1/2 Silver Real - Charles V

€1.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1521-1556
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Silver Real
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionBillon (.458 silver)
Weight3.12 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#191-1/2, Vanhoudt#228-AN/MA
Obverse descriptionDouble-headed eagle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS D G RO IMP Z HISP[A] REX
Reverse descriptionShield crowned
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDA MICHI VIRTVTE CONTRA HOSTES TVOS
Edge
MintHand
Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Star
Maastricht, Netherlands(565-1794)
MintageND (1521-1555)  - Antwerp - 11 206 818
ND (1524-1556)  - Maastricht - 2 318 689
Catalog ID4766195650
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