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CANCA-B163-3-2-04-HRE

Metal Type:silver

Issuing Authority: Charles V (1500-1558)

Weight:2.48 g

Diameter:24.93 mm

Mint:Milan (Settlement)

Date: 1535 CE - 1556 CE

Denomination:

Obverse Image Description:Saint Ambrose standing facing in bishop's robes, mitred, nimbate, holding scourge in right hand and crozier in left. All surrounded by a border of dots.

Obverse Inscription:(dot) S (dot) AMBR - OSIVS (dot) (dot)

Reverse Image Description:Crown of the Holy Roman Empire above pillars of Hercules entwined by a banner displaying worn letters. Pellets between pillars. All surrounded by a border of dots.

Reverse Inscription:(dot) CAROL - VS (dot) V (dot) IMP

Attached People: Charles V (1500-1558) - Authority - modern John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector

Bibliographic Source(s): No Bibliographic Sources Attached To This Item

Other Links: numismatics.org/collection/1905.57.206 - American Numismatic Society www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1556-milan-emperor-charles-silver-238725772 - Worthpoint Coin Website.