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1 Groat - Charles V ND
| Billon (.259 silver) | 1.83 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1520 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.259 silver) |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#395643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with forked tips and mintmark (rosette) at center, dividing inner circle and legend. Alternating lions and fleur-lis in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOmEn DOmInI BEnEDICTVm
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Comment
This coin was struck using two different fonts, a gothic one (GH-173-6a, main photos) and a more modern Roman one (GH-173-6b)
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 King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the Spanish Netherlands and other territories under his rule. Despite being made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, the coin still bore the image of Charles V, signifying his authority and influence in the region.
