Spanish Netherlands, Duchy of Gelderland. Karl V. 1/2 karolusdaalder 1555 / zeer zeldzaam (R2)

Spanish Netherlands, 1/2 Carolus daler on the title of Carlos V (Karel V)

Obverse: Crowned and armored bust of Emperor Charles to the right, with a scepter in his right hand and a sword in his left.

Text: CAROLUS ⋆ V ⋆ ROMANO' ⋆ IMPE' ⋆ SEMPER' ⋆ AVG ⁑

Reverse: Crowned coat of arms of Nijmegen (double-headed eagle with a shield featuring a triple-tailed lion to the right)
Automatic translation

Text: INSIGNIA ⋆ VRB' ⋆ IMPERIAL' ⋆ NOVI'

Unabbreviated text: Insignia Urbis Imperialis Novimagensi

Mint: Nijmegen, Netherlands (575-1704)

Numista rarity index 100/100

Catalogue Passon 39

Comparable: Karel de Geus 2007 Auction April 23–24, lot 51 (EUR 650, ex commission)