AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Karl V. Emperor, 1519-1556. Electrotype “Gilt Æ Medal” (65mm, 82.42 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge) of a Hans Reinhart der Ältere original, dated 1537 (in Roman numerals). As made.

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AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Karl V. Emperor, 1519-1556. Electrotype “Gilt Æ Medal” (65mm, 82.42 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge) of a Hans Reinhart der Ältere original, dated 1537 (in Roman numerals). (rose) CAROLVS • V • DEI • GRATIA • ROMAN • IMPERATOR • SEMPER • AVGVSTVS • REX • HIS • ANNO • SAL • M • D • XXXVII • ÆTATIS SVAE • XXXVII, half-length bust right, holding scepter and globus cruciger / Nimbate double-headed eagle facing; coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece on breast; crown above; on either side of shield, columns with banners inscribed PLVS and VLTRA; rocky ground below; H R flanking Golden Fleece jewel. BM inv. M.3153 (for prototype). Gilt, fields chased, small piercing above head. As made.


Closing Date and Time: 12 April 2023 at 14:13:20 ET.

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