1/2 Silver Real - Charles V

€363,017.00
IssuerOverijssel, Lordship of
Year1529-1535
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Reaal (0.075)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1581)
CompositionBillon (.458 silver)
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#191-9
Obverse descriptionCrowned imperial arms over a long cross pattée dividing legends.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLV D + G + ROM IMP + Z + HISPA + REX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace Emperor of the Romans and King of Spain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms. Mint mark (C+) begins legend.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringC DA + MICHI + VIRTVTE + CONTRA + HOSTES + TVOS
(Translation: Give me strength against your enemies)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1529-1535)  - - 62 783
Catalog ID9751075220
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