Principality of Catalonia Seiseno - Luis XIII, 1641 – 1643

Barcelona

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Deniers
Year 1641 – 1643
Ruler Louis XIII (1610–1643)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Deniers from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1641 to 1643. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Bust looking right. Legend around, in beaded circle. (Louis XIII, by the grace of God king of the Franks and count of Barcelona)
Reverse
Coat of arms of Barcelona. Legend around, between beaded circles. (City of Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1643  — Cal#138 23%
1642  — Cal#136; crude bust 7%
1642  — Cal#136; fine bust 16%
1642  — Cal#137; draped bust cuts the legend 19%
1641  — Cal#135 44%

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