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½ Silver Real - Charles V ND
| Billon (.458 silver) | 3.12 g | 27.39 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1535 |
| Value | ½ Reaal (0.075) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.458 silver) |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 27.39 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#112866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms. Mint mark (rose) begins legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✿ DA MICHI VIRTVTEM CONTRA HOSTES TVOS
Lettering (regular font): ✿ DA MICHI VIRTVTEM CONTRA HOSTES TVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Also known as Demi-realInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Silver Real - Charles V ND (1521-1535) coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the Spanish Empire. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the shield of arms of the House of Habsburg on the other. Despite being made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, the coin still contains a significant amount of silver, making it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists today.
