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1 Groat - Charles V ND
| Billon (.252 silver) | 1.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1553 |
| Value | 1 Groot = ½ Stuiver (1 Groot) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.252 silver) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross with forked tips dividing legend, mintmark (lily) in the center, two lions and two fleur-de-lis in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLV . D : G ROM . P : REX . D
Unabridged legend: Karolus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator et Hispaniarum Rex Dux Burgundiae Comes Flandrie
Translation: Charles, by God's grace Emperor of the Romans and King of the Spains, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders
Edge
Plain
Comment
Atypically for Charles V coins, the legends for this coin conveys the same message on both the obverse and reverse (though they are still not entirely identical).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Spain. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the empire. Despite being made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, the coin still bore the image of Charles V, signifying his authority and influence over the region.
