Netherlands Brabant Gold Florin (Carolus d'Or), King Charles V, dated 1520.

Netherlands Brabant Gold Florin Carolus d'Or
Netherlands Brabant Gold Florin Carolus d'Or
Netherlands Brabant Gold Florin (Carolus d'Or), King Charles V (Charles I of Spain), dated 1520.

Obverse: Crowned and armored three-quarters facing bust of Charles V, holding sword and cross-topped orb. Privy mark (hand) above.
Legend: KAROLVS + D + G + ROM + IMP + Z + HISPAR + REX (privy mark: hand)

Reverse: Composite shield with multiple coat-of-arms over imperial eagle.
Legend: DA+ MICHI+ VIRTVT(E)+ CONTRA+ HOST(E)S+ TVOS
Translated: "Give Me Strength Against Thine Enemies!"

Mint Place: Anwerp (privy mark: Hand)
Reference: Friedberg 58, Delmonte 101, G & H 185-1a. RR!
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 2.91 gram of Gold