© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Real "Spanish" - Philip the Handsome
| Silver (.895) | 3.43 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1505-1506 |
| Value | 1 Real (Spaanse reaal) (6) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.895) |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Burgundian cross with firesteel at center, jewel of the Golden Fleece hanging below, and shields of arms in top, left and right corners. Date and mint mark (fleur-de-lis) at end of legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CASTELLE ⁑ LEGOIS ⁑ Z ⁑ ARCHIDVC ⁑ AVST ⁑ Z ⁑ 1505
Lettering (regular font): CASTELLE ⁑ LEGOIS ⁑ Z ⁑ ARCHIDVC ⁑ AVST ⁑ Z ⁑ 1505
Unabridged legend: Castellensis Legionensis et Archidux Aust etc. 1505
Translation: ...of Castilia & Leon and Archduke of Austria etc.
Comment
Known as Spaanse Reaal in Dutch.In 1505 the Archduke Philip, by marrying Joanna I of Castile is king, struck the Netherlands Spanish reales order to bring numeraire for his trip to Spain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the King of Castile and Aragon, and later became the first King of Spain. The coin features an image of Philip on one side and the Burgundian coat of arms on the other. This coin was used in the County of Flanders, which is now part of Belgium, and was made of silver with a purity of .895. It weighs 3.43 grams and was minted in 1505-1506.
