1 Guilder "Karolus Guilder" - Charles V ND (1520-1552) front 1 Guilder "Karolus Guilder" - Charles V ND (1520-1552) back
1 Guilder "Karolus Guilder" - Charles V ND (1520-1552) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

1 Guilder "Karolus Guilder" - Charles V ND

 
Gold (.583) 2.91 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1520-1552
Value
1 Florin (Gulden)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Gold (.583)
Weight
2.91 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#102430
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Sixteen-fold arms on chest of two-headed eagle, within beaded inner circle. Mintmark at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DA + MICHI +VIRTVT + CONTRA + HOST + TVOS

Comment

Full metal composition: Gold (.583) + Silver (.313)
Known as a Florin d'or Karolus (French) or Gouden Karolusgulden (Dutch)

ANtwer mint (main photos)
Maastricht mint: