© 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 (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1553 |
| Value | ½ Gold Real (1.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned sixteen-fold arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜ DA ⁑ MICHI ⁑ VIRTVTE ⁑ CONTRA ⁑ HOSTS ⁑ TVOS
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Real - Charles V ND (1521-1553) coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, 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 County of Flanders on the other. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
