County of Holland ½ Silver Real - Charles V, 1521 – 1535
Information
Country
County of Holland
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1581)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Reaal
Year
1521 – 1535
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Billon (.458 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.12
Diameter (mm)
27.39
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Reaal from County of Holland. Issued from 1521 to 1535. Struck in Billon (.458 silver). Measures 27.39 mm and weighs 3.12 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms over a long cross pattée dividing legends. Mintmark (rose) begins legend.
- Reverse
- Crowned arms. Mint mark (rose) begins legend.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1532-1535) | — | (fr) GH#191-6 b. - ponctuation par trèfles | ||
| ND (1529-1532) | — | (fr) GH#191-6 c. - ponctuation par ∴ | ||
| ND (1521-1529) | — | (fr) GH#191-6 a. - ponctuation par + |
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