Modern coin – HCR151237

Obverse

Inscription:

CAROLVS V IMPERATOR

Design:

Shield bearing the arms of Charles, superimposed on a crowned, double-headed eagle,

Reverse

Inscription:

HISPANIARVM ET VTRIVSOZ SICILIE REX

Design:

Floral cross, with each arm ending in a crown.

Information

Category

Spanish Gold coin

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

Spain: kingdom

Person

Charles V of Habsburg, (I of Spain), Roman emperor, King of Sicily and Sardinia and Corsica, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, 1506-1556

Reign

Dating

1555-1556

Mint

Barcelona

Denomination

Ducado

Metal

gold

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

3.33

Diameter (mm)

26.33

Acquisition method

deposit

Acquisition date

1933

Source

Corpus Christi College

Acquisition credit

Deposited by Corpus Christi College, 1933.

Reference

Numismática española : P 142, num 14

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