© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Silver Gulden "Karolus" - Charles V Late type ND
| Silver (.833) | 22.86 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1552-1556 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 22.86 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy over floriate cross. Mintmark at beginning of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA MIHI VIR[T]VTE CO HOS[T]ES TVOS
Comment
Known as a Florin Karolus d'argent (French) or Zilveren Karolusgulden (Dutch). The earlier type is most easily discerned by the different shield/arms (see link).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silver Gulden "Karolus" - Charles V (Late type) ND (1552-1556) 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, which lasted from 1536 to 1556, 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 (1552-1556) | 6851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1553-1556) | 771098 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Late type) ND (1552-1556) coin.
