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© Heritage Auctions Europe
1 Crown "Sun crown" - Charles V
| Gold (.929) | 3.41 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1546 (1540-1546) |
| Value | 1 Crown (Kroon) (2.10) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Gold (.929) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#105331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross with fleur-de-lis tips, quatrefoil at center, and alternating imperial eagles and castles in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜ DA MICHI . VIRTVTE . COTRA · HOSTE · TVOS · 1545 ·
Translation: Give me strength against yur enemies.
Comment
Also known as a Zonnekroon (Dutch) or Couronne au soleil (French).Van der Chijs and de Witte mention that the original decree of October 29, 1540 authorizing this type valued it at 36 stuivers. As the gold: silver ratio changed during Charles' reign, the valuation in stuivers increased. Van Gelder and Hoc have it at 42 stuivers across all parts of the Spanish Netherlands.
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 not commonly found on coins from this time period.
