Principality of Catalonia Croat - Felipe II, 1595 – 1598

Barcelona

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groat
Year 1595 – 1598
Ruler Philip II (1556–1598)
Composition Silver (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.2
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1595 to 1598. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.2 g.

Obverse
Bust left. Legend around, between beaded circles. (Philip king of the Spains by the grace of God)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, between beaded circles. (City of Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1598  — Cal#608
1598  — Cal#609
1597  — Cal#607
1596  — Cal#605
1596  — Cal#606
1595  — HISPANIAR,Cal#603
1595  — HISPANIARUM,Cal#604

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