1 Guilder "Saint Philip" - Charles V 1505-1518 (1505-1520) front 1 Guilder "Saint Philip" - Charles V 1505-1518 (1505-1520) back
1 Guilder "Saint Philip" - Charles V 1505-1518 (1505-1520) photo
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1 Guilder "Saint Philip" - Charles V

 
Gold 3.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1505-1518 (1505-1520)
Value
1 Florin (Guilder) (40)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.28 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#390536
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriate double cross with alternating crowns and fleur-de-lis in the angles

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + MO AVREA FAC TRAIECTI IN VROHO 1510

Lettering (regular font): + MO AVREA FAC TRAIECTI IN VROHO 1510

Unabridged legend: Moneta Aurea Facta Traiectensis in Vroehof

Translation: Gold money sturck at the Vroehof in Maastricht

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Guilder "Saint Philip" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor, making it a rare and valuable coin for collectors of historical currency.