© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Silver Gulden "Karolus" - Charles V Early type ND
| Silver (.833) | 22.85 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1552 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 22.85 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned, quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy-Brabant over floriate cross that divides legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA MIHI VIRTVTE CO · HOSTES ·TVOS
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies
Comment
The first thaler-sized coin of the Spanish Netherlands. They were also struck in Flanders (Bruges), Gelderland (Nimège) and Holland (Dordrecht).Known as a Florin Karolus d'argent (French) or Zilveren Karolusgulden (Dutch).
The later type is most easily discerned by the different shield/arms reverse (see link).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silver Gulden "Karolus" - Charles V (Early type) ND (1544-1552) coin is that it features an image of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side, and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant on the other. This coin was minted during Charles V's reign, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Spanish Netherlands, which is now modern-day Belgium.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544-1548) | 56618 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1549-1552) | 22530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Silver Gulden "Karolus" - Charles V (Early type) ND (1544-1552) coin.
