© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groot - Charles V ND
| Billon (.259 silver) | 1.83 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1542-1556 |
| Value | 1 Groot (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.259 silver) |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.62 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long forked cross dividing legend, alternating lions and lilies in the angles, mint mark at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA MI VIRTVT CO HOSTS TVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Antwerp used a lion mint mark, Maastricht a star.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groot coin 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 used as a means of currency in the Spanish Netherlands, which is now modern-day Belgium. Despite being made of Billon, a silver-like alloy, the coin still held significant value during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1542-1556) | 1510514 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groot - Charles V ND (1542-1556) coin.
