© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Silver Real - Charles V and Joanna ND
| Silver (.895) | 1.72 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1516-1517 |
| Value | ½ Silver Real |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.895) |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Firesteel with sparks below, within inner circle.
Lettering: CAS × LEG × ARAG × ARCHID × AVS
Unabridged legend: ..Castellae Legionis Aragoniae archiducis Austriae
Translation: ...Castile, Leon, Aragon, Archduke of Austria
Comment
Also known as a demi-real d'Espagne (French).Charles nominally ruled his doiminions in the Low Countries with his mother, Joanna of Castile, who was confined due to mental illness.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Silver Real - Charles V (and Joanna) ND (1516-1517) coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. Charles V, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire, was facing challenges from the Protestant Reformation and the rise of nationalism in various regions, including the Netherlands. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Charles V and his mother, Joanna, signifying the enduring power and influence of the Habsburg dynasty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1516-1517) | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Silver Real - Charles V (and Joanna) ND (1516-1517) coin.
