½ Florin "Saint Philip" - Charles V ND
| Electrum (gold .663, silver .271) | 1.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1513-1516 |
| Value | 12½ Sols = 25 Gros (0.625) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Electrum (gold .663, silver .271) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#102134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering: MO AV ARCHIDVC AUS DVC BG CO N
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Florin "Saint Philip" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured various saints and religious figures, and was used as a means of promoting Catholicism throughout his territories.
