½ Gold Real - Charles V ND (1521-1544) front ½ Gold Real - Charles V ND (1521-1544) back
½ Gold Real - Charles V ND (1521-1544) photo
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½ Gold Real - Charles V ND

 
Gold (.750) 3.49 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States)
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1521-1544
Value
30 Stuivers (1.5)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Gold (.750)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#61019
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Charles. Legend begins with crown.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: DA MICHI VIRTVTEM CONTRA HOSTES TVOS

Lettering (regular font): DA MICHI VIRTVTEM CONTRA HOSTES TVOS

Comment

Also known as ½ Real d'or

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Real - Charles V ND (1521-1544) coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch 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 introduced by Charles V to help stabilize the economy and promote trade throughout his empire. The coin's design features an image of Charles V on one side and the coat of arms of the Spanish Netherlands on the other. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the economy during its time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.