© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Gold Real - Charles V ND
| Gold (.750) | 3.49 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1556 |
| Value | ½ Gold Real |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned sixteen-fold arms within beaded inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA ⁑ MICHI ⁑ VIRTVT ⁑ CONTRA ⁑ HOSTS ⁑ TVOS
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies.
Comment
Full metal composition: gold (.750) and silver (.188). Known as demi real d'or (French) or halve gouden reaal (Dutch).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Real - Charles V ND (1520-1556) coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) 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 gold coins that were minted to promote trade and commerce in the region, and it features an image of Charles V on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant on the other. Despite its small size, this coin was worth a significant amount of money in its time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1520-1556) star | 22866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1521-1552) hand | 1072714 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gold Real - Charles V ND (1520-1556) coin.
