© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groot - Charles V
| Billon (.213 silver) | 1.09 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1508-1512 (1507-1512) |
| Value | ½ Groot (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.213 silver) |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long, forked cross dividing legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT NO DOMNI BENEDICTV
Lettering (regular font): SIT NO DOMNI BENEDICTV
Translation: Blessed be the name (of the Lord)
Comment
½ GrosInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the first king to unite the crowns of Castile, Aragon, and Navarre, and became the first king of Spain. This coin, minted in the Duchy of Brabant, which is now part of Belgium, was a standard circulation coin during his reign and features an image of Charles V on one side and the coat of arms of Brabant on the other.
