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½ Daalder "½ Karolusdaalder" Nijmegen ND
1555 year| Silver (.833) | 14.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1543-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | ½ Daalder |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Nijmegen (double-headed eagle with coat of arms with double-tailed lion to the right)
Script: Latin
Lettering: INSIGNIA ⋆ VRB' ⋆ IMPERIAL' ⋆ NOVI'
Unabridged legend: Insignia Urbis Imperialis Novimagensi
Translation: Insignia of the imperial city of Nijmegen
Comment
Coat of arms of Nijmegen (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
The ½ Daalder "½ Karolusdaalder" (Nijmegen) ND (1555) coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, who was also King of Spain, and it features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of Nijmegen on the other.
