BELGIUM. Brabant. Carolus d'Or, ND (1521-56). Antwerp Mint. Charles II (Charles I of Spain). NGC EF-45.
2.92 gms. Fr-58; Delm-101. Obverse: Crowned and armored half length bust facing slightly right, holding sword and orb; Reverse: Coat-of-arms over double eagle. A SCARCE example of this entirely wholesome type featuring Charles I of Spain (Holy Roman Emperor Charles V) in one of his lesser roles as the Duke of Brabant, a territory inherited through his father, Philip the Handsome.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00