½ Silver Real - Charles V ND (1529-1535) front ½ Silver Real - Charles V ND (1529-1535) back
½ Silver Real - Charles V ND (1529-1535) photo
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½ Silver Real - Charles V ND

 
Billon (.458 silver) 3.1 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Overijssel (Dutch States)
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1529-1535
Value
½ Reaal (0.075)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Billon (.458 silver)
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#363017
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms. Mint mark (C+) begins legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: C DA + MICHI + VIRTVTE + CONTRA + HOSTES + TVOS

Lettering (regular font): C DA + MICHI + VIRTVTE + CONTRA + HOSTES + TVOS

Translation: Give me strength against your enemies

Comment

Also known as Demi-real

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Silver Real - Charles V ND (1529-1535) from Lordship of Overijssel (Dutch States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, and its production was likely influenced by the economic and monetary policies of the time. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were lighter and less expensive to produce than those made of pure silver. Despite its relatively low value, this coin is still a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the complex economic and political systems of medieval Europe.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1529-1535)  62783 - - - - - -

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