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Gulden - Charles V ND
1538 year| Gold | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Imperial Cities of Deventer, Kampen, Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1538 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (5) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#333166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb inside polylobe, within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ KAROLVS x ROMANO 'x IMPERATOR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gulden - Charles V ND (1538) from Imperial Cities of Deventer, Kampen, Zwolle (Dutch States) made of Gold weighing 3.2 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, and it features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of the three cities on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was considered a symbol of wealth and power during that time.
