© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groot - Charles V Antwerp ND
| Billon (.260 silver) | 1.83 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1507-1520 |
| Value | 1 Groot (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.260 silver) |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long forked cross dividing legend, alternating lions and lilies in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT × nOmEn × DOmInI × BEnEDICTV
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Comment
Variants in obverse lettering are known. Same type struck in Maastricht has mint name obverse and is listed separately.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the first king to unite the crowns of Castile, Aragon, and Navarre, and became the first monarch of Spain.
