½ Real - Ioana and Karolus I ND (1520) front ½ Real - Ioana and Karolus I ND (1520) back
½ Real - Ioana and Karolus I ND (1520) photo
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½ Real - Ioana and Karolus I ND

1520 year
Silver (.931) 1.75 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Aragon (Spanish States)
King
Charles I (1516-1556)
Queen
Joanna (1516-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1520
Value
½ Real (1⁄20)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
1.75 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#135087
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Aragon, cross above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TROPHEA : REGENUM : ARAGO
LS

Unabridged legend:
Trophea regenum Aragonum
Luis Sanchez

Translation:
Trophy of the kings of Aragon
Luis Sanchez

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the joint effigies of King Joanna I and her husband, Charles I, who ruled the Kingdom of Aragon together. This coin was minted during their reign, which lasted from 1516 to 1555.