© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Silver Real - Charles V with Joanna
1517 year| Silver (.895) | 3.43 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1517 |
| Value | 1 Silver Real |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.895) |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned firesteel over Burgundian cross divides date. Jewel of the Golden Fleece below, and mintmark (hand) above crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARAG + Zc + RE + ARCHID + AVSTE + DVCV + BVRG + B
1517
Unabridged legend: Aragoniae etc rex archiducis Austriae ducis Burgundiae Brabantiae
Translation: ...King of Aragon, etcetera, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant
Comment
Known as real d'argent d'espagne (French) or spaanse reaal (Dutch).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1517 Charles V Silver Real coin is that it features a rare depiction of Charles V and his wife, Joanna of Castile, on the same coin. This coin was minted during a time when it was uncommon for women to be featured on coins, making it a unique and valuable piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1517 | 175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Silver Real - Charles V (with Joanna) 1517 coin.
