½ Gulden "Saint Philip Gulden"- Charles V ND
| Electrum (gold .663, silver .271) | 1.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1520 |
| Value | 12½ Stuivers = 25 Groot (0.625) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Electrum (gold .663, silver .271) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering: MONET NOVA ARCID AVS BG C HO
Comment
Similar to the 1 guilder (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 Spain, on one side, and the coat of arms of the County of Holland on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early European coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
