Principality of Catalonia ½ Croat - Felipe III, 1611 – 1619

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1611 – 1619
Ruler Philip III (1598–1621)
Composition Silver (.931)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.6
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Groat from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1611 to 1619. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.6 g.

Obverse
Bust left. Legend around, between inner solid and outer beaded circles. (Philip king of the Spains by the grace of God)
Reverse
Short 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
1619  — Cal#542 5%
1618  — Cal#541 5%
1617  — Cal#540
1616  — Cal#539
1614  — Cal#538
1613  — 3/2,Cal#536 5%
1613  — Cal#537 5%
1612  — Cal#535 55%
1612  — Cal#543 10%
1611  — Cal#534 50%

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