© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Gulden - Charles V
1546 year| Gold | 3.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Imperial Cities of Deventer, Kampen, Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1546 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (5) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#330837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb inside polylobe, within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ KAROLVS × ROMANO'× IMPER'× 1546
Unabridged legend: Karolus romanorum imperator
Translation: Charles, emperor of the Romans
Comment
Variable weight (2.6 - 3.2 g.)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Charles V 1546 coin from the Imperial Cities of Deventer, Kampen, and Zwolle (Dutch States) is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.1 grams. This is notable because gold coins were not commonly used in circulation during this time period, and the fact that this coin was made of gold suggests that it may have been a special issue or intended for a specific purpose. Additionally, the fact that it was issued by the Imperial Cities of Deventer, Kampen, and Zwolle adds to its historical significance, as these cities played an important role in the Dutch States during the 16th century.
