Denier - Charles I ND (1549) front Denier - Charles I ND (1549) back
Denier - Charles I ND (1549) photo
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Denier - Charles I ND

1549 year
Billon 0.88 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Navarre (Spain) (Spanish States)
King
Charles IV (1516-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1549
Value
1 Denier (1⁄72)
Currency
Real
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.88 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#152498
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Letter N in beaded circle. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
N
SIT NOMEN

Translation:
Navarre
In the name (part of Sit nomen Domini benedictum, from the Apostolic blessing In the name of God)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles I ND (1549) from Kingdom of Navarre (Spain) (Spanish States) made of Billon weighing 0.88 g is that it was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was also known as Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Holy Roman Empire was facing challenges to its power. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Charles I, reflecting his status as a powerful and influential leader of the time.