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Crown "Zonnekroon" - Charles V with C ZVT
1544 year| Gold | 3.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1543-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1544 |
| Value | 1 Crown (21⁄10) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with fleur-de-lis tips, alternating eagles and towers in the corners. Guelders cross at top, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ DA· MIHI· VIRTVTE· CONTRA· HOS· TV· 1544
Unabridged legend: Da Mihi Virtutem Contra Hostes Tuos
Translation: Give Me Strength Against Your Enemies
Comment
Also called Zonnekroon (Dutch) or Couronne d'Or au Soleil (French).The reverse legend was the personal motto of Charles, derived from Psalm 18 and the words of King David.
Unlisted in Van Gelder & Hoc, and Van der Chijs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Zonnekroon" coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The coin's design includes a depiction of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, surrounded by symbols of the Christian faith, such as the cross and the crown of thorns. However, the coin also features an image of a sun, which was a symbol of the pagan god Apollo, reflecting the cultural influences of the time. This blending of religious symbols highlights the complex religious landscape of the Spanish Netherlands during the 16th century.
