AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Karl V. Emperor, 1519-1556. Cast AR Medal (43.5mm, 24.85 g, 12h). Dated 1544 (in Roman numerals). Near EF.Electronic Auction 544 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Karl V. Emperor, 1519-1556. Cast AR Medal (43.5mm, 24.85 g, 12h). Dated 1544 (in Roman numerals). LVMINA · ET · ORA · CAROLI ·V · IMPERATORIS · GERMANIAE · M · D · XLIII ·, half-length bust of Charles facing slightly right, wearing badge of the Golden Fleece; all within wreathed border / CAESAREAE · MAIESTATIS · CAROL IS · V · ARMA · AC · INSINIA ·M ·D ·, crowned imperial coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece and flanked by Pillars of Hercules. Habich 1999. Toned, traces of green in devices, edge marks. Near EF. |