Owner Comments:
ND(1506-55) Real d'or - Design: OBVERSE: Crowned hip-length figure of the emperor, half-right, holding in his right hand a sword and in his left hand the imperial orb. Legend – KAROLVS×D’×G’×ROM’×IMP’×Z×HISPA’×REX Hand (Karolus dei gratia Romanorum imperator et Hispaniarum rex ) ~ REVERSE: On a double-headed eagle, a shield with the arms of Castile and Leon upper left and lower right, and of Austria, Valois, Burgundy and Brabant in the other two quarters. Legend – Crown DA×MICHI×VIRTVT’×CONTRA×HOS’×TVOS (Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos) Translates “Give Me Strength Against Thine Enemies”
Mint: Antwerp (hand)
Mintage: 1,148,983
References: Fr.56 / Delmonte #97 - Rarity Scale = n/a
Specifications: mm / g. @ Gold = oz AGW
Acquired: October 2006
Notes:
- Minted under the rule of the Emperor Charles V.
- The Real d’or had a value of three Carolusgulden (gold) or 60 Stuivers (silver)
- The reverse legend was the emperor’s personal motto.
- The country of origin is also listed as Belgium “Brabant”