Silver Real - Charles V ND (1506-1555) front Silver Real - Charles V ND (1506-1555) back
Silver Real - Charles V ND (1506-1555) photo
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Silver Real - Charles V ND

 
Silver (.934) 3.0 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1506-1555
Value
1 Silver Real (3⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.934)
Weight
3.0 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#346944
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy on top of floriate cross. Mintmark at top

Script: Latin

Lettering: ⚜ DA × M × VIRTVTE × COTRA × HOSTES × VOS

Unabridged legend: Da Michi Virtute Contra Hostes Tuos

Translation: Give me strength against your enemies

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Silver Real coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor, making it a rare and valuable coin for collectors.