© 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 (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1552 |
| Value | 1 Kroon = 42 Stuivers = 84 Groot (2.10) |
| 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#105329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 HOSTE TVOS ⚜
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies.
Comment
Known as a Zonnekroon (Dutch) or Couronne au soleil (French)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 where the coin gets its name from. This sun symbol was added to the coin's design to represent the radiant power of the Habsburg dynasty, which ruled over the Spanish Netherlands during the time of Charles V.
