1/2 Silver Real - Charles V

€359,766.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1521-1539
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Silver Real (3⁄40)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionBillon (.458 silver)
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#191-5
Obverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Holy Roman Empire over cross pattée.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS × D × G × ROM × IMP ×Z × HISP × REX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace Emperor of the Romans and King of Spain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy. Mintmark at top
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering⚜ DA × MICHI × VIRTVTE × COTRA × HOSTES × TVOS
(Translation: Give me strength against your enemies)
Edge
MintLis
Bruges, Belgium (864-1754)
MintageND (1521-1539)  - -
Catalog ID6402926020
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