Belgium. Brabant. Charles V (1506-1555), Gulden (Florin Karolus d'argent) (1544-1548) (Antwerp mint) (Silver, 21.72 gr, 37 mm). VGH 187-1. Extremely Fine. Probably one of the best preserved example. A magnificent portrait of fine style struck in high relief and a finely detailed composition. Wonderful gray patina. In the late 15th century, new silver mines in Tyrol and Saxony enabled the minting of large silver coins (Guldengroschen), later widely used in the Holy Roman Empire as Taler. Spain's New World silver influx only became significant after 1545-1546. Charles V introduced a large silver coin in the Netherlands in 1544, equivalent to a gold karolus florin, but it failed to gain public favor and was discontinued after a brief period.

Lot 282

Belgium. Brabant. Charles V (1506-1555), Gulden (Florin Karolus d'argent) (1544-1548) (Antwerp mint) (Silver, 21.72 gr, 37 mm). VGH 187-1. Extremely Fine. Probably one of the best preserved example. A magnificent portrait of fine style struck in high relief and a finely detailed composition. Wonderful gray patina. In the late 15th century, new silver mines in Tyrol and Saxony enabled the minting of large silver coins (Guldengroschen), later widely used in the Holy Roman Empire as Taler. Spain's New World silver influx only became significant after 1545-1546. Charles V introduced a large silver coin in the Netherlands in 1544, equivalent to a gold karolus florin, but it failed to gain public favor and was discontinued after a brief period.

Category: World

Starting price: 4000 €

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Lot 282