© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Guilder "Saint Philip Gulden" - Charles V ND
| Gold (.663) | 1.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1507-1520 |
| Value | ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.663) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with lion in quatrefoil in center, and alternating crowns and fleur-de-lis in the angles, within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✤ mO' ⁑ AV ⁑ ARChIDVCV AVST' ⁑ DVCV ⁑ BG' ⁑ B ⁑
Lettering (regular font): ✤ MO' ⁑ AV ⁑ ARCHIDVCV AVST' ⁑ DVCV ⁑ BG' ⁑ B ⁑
Unabridged legend: Moneta aurea archiducatus Austriae ducatus Burgundiae Brabantiae
Translation: Gold coinage of the Archduchy of Austria, Duchy of Burgundy, Brabant
Comment
Full metal composition Gold (.663) + Silver (.271)KNown as demi-florin d'or au Saint Philippe (French) or halve Philippusgoudgulden (Dutch)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Guilder "Saint Philip Gulden" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor, and it features an image of Saint Philip, the patron saint of the Duchy of Brabant, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Duchy on the other.
