Duchy of Brabant 1 Silver Gulden "Karolus" - Charles V, 1544 – 1552
Early type
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Florin
Year
1544 – 1552
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
22.85
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Florin from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1544 to 1552. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 38 mm and weighs 22.85 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Charles right. Mintmark at end of legend. (Charles, by God's grace Emperor of the Romans, King of Spain, Duke of Burgundy ad Brabant)
- Reverse
- Crowned, quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy-Brabant over floriate cross that divides legend. (Give me strength against your enemies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1549-1552) | 22.5K | GH.187-2 Maastricht | ||
| ND (1544-1548) | 56.6K | GH.187-1 Antwerp |
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