½ Ducat - Carolus I ND (1516-1556) front ½ Ducat - Carolus I ND (1516-1556) back
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½ Ducat - Carolus I ND

 
Gold (.990) 1.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States)
King
Charles I (1516-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1516-1556
Value
½ Ducat (⅘)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
1.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91962
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAIORIV CATOLIVS

Interesting fact

The ½ Ducat coin from the Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) made of Gold (.990) weighing 1.7 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Charles I (also known as Charles V), who was the king of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor from 1536 to 1556. This coin was likely used as a means of exchange and payment during his reign, and its gold content and weight would have made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the Kingdom of Majorca, which was a territory of the Spanish Empire at the time, highlights the extent of Spanish influence and control in the region during the 16th century.