County of Flanders 1 Gold Real - Charles V, 1521 – 1556
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
60 Stuivers = 120 Groot
Year
1521 – 1556
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Gold (.991)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.32
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
60 Stuivers = 120 Groot from County of Flanders. Issued from 1521 to 1556. Struck in Gold (.991). Measures 26 mm and weighs 5.32 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, armored mid-length bust of Charles turned toward right, holding sword in his right hand and Imperial orb in his left. (Charles, by God's grace Emperor of the ROmans and King of the Spaniards)
- Reverse
- Two-headed eagle with quartered arms on breast, mint mark (fleur-de-lis) at top. (Give me strength over your enemies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1521-1556) lis | 144.9K | (fr) Atelier: Bruges |
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