County of Holland 1 Gold Real - Charles V, 1545 – 1556
Information
Country
County of Holland
County of Holland
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1581)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
60 Stuivers = 120 Groats
Year
1545 – 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 Groats from County of Holland. Issued from 1545 to 1556. Struck in Gold (.991). Measures 26 mm and weighs 5.32 g.
- Obverse
- Three-quarter length figure of Charles turned right, crowned and armored, holding sword in right hand and imperial orb in left. (Charles, by God's grace Emperor of the Romans, King of the Spaniards, Duke of Burgundy and (Count of) Holland)
- Reverse
- Crowned two-headed eagle with arms of Charles on chest. (Give me strength against your enemies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1545-1556) rosace | — | (fr) Atelier: Dordrecht |
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