Principality of Catalonia Obolo - Jaime I, 1257 – 1276

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Obol
Year 1257 – 1276
Ruler James I (1213–1276)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.5
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Obol from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1257 to 1276. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.5 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust left. Legend around, between beaded circles. (Barcelona)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, between beaded circles. (James king)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1257-1276) 

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