1 Escudo - Carolus V ND (1534) front 1 Escudo - Carolus V ND (1534) back
1 Escudo - Carolus V ND (1534) photo
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1 Escudo - Carolus V ND

1534 year
Gold (.917) 3.4 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Charles I (1516-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1534
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
0.6 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91823
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARVM ET VTRIVSQ3 SICILIE R

Comment

Struck in Barcelona for the expedition against Tunisia.

Interesting fact

The 1 Escudo - Carolus V ND (1534) coin from Spain is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the first king to unite the crowns of Spain and Germany, making him one of the most powerful rulers of his time.