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© Heritage Auctions Europe
½ Silver Real - Charles V ND
| Billon (.458 silver) | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1539 |
| Value | ½ Silver Real (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.458 silver) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy. Mintmark at top
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜ DA × MICHI × VIRTVTE × COTRA × HOSTES × TVOS
Unabridged legend: Da Michi Virtute Contra Hostes Tuos
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Silver Real - Charles V ND (1521-1539) coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) 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 portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Flanders on the other. Additionally, the use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this period, as it helped to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's value.
