© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
4 Stuivers "Vlieger / Krabbelaar" - Charles V
| Silver (.618) | 6.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1553 |
| Value | 4 Patards (Stuivers) (0.2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.618) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#321146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned combined coat of arms over Burgundian cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ DA ♣ MIHI ♣ VIRTVTE ♣ CONTRA ♣ HOS ♣ TV
Unabridged legend: Da michi virtutem contra hostes tuos
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies
Comment
The 4 stuiver coin was struck across many parts of the Spanish Netherlands, and can be differentiated by the mintmark over the crown reverse (see links).From 1545 the obverse legend changes to: CAROLVS D G ROM IMP HIS REX D BVRG followed by a two digit date (GH 189-6b).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Vlieger / Krabbelaar" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire and the King of Spain. This coin was minted in the County of Holland, which was part of the Dutch States, and it features an image of a ship on one side and a crab on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 6.1 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its design and history make it a unique piece of numismatic history.
