© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Crown "Sun Crown" - Charles V
| Gold (.929) | 3.41 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1555 |
| Value | 1 Crown (1 Kroon) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.929) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with fleur-de-lis tips, towers and imperial eagles alternating in the angles. Date and mint mark at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA MIHI VIRTVTE COTRA HOSTES TVOS 54
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies.
Comment
Known as couronne au soleil (French) or zonnekroon (Dutch). Variations in spelling are known. Dates from 1541-1551 are written with all four digits. Dates 1554 and 1555 are written ‘54’ and ‘55’. 1553 is written both ways.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown "Sun Crown" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small sun symbol on the reverse side, which is surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This sun symbol was a personal emblem of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time the coin was minted. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin was a nod to the emperor's authority and power.
