Principality of Catalonia ½ Croat - Felipe III, 1611 – 1620

long cross

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1611 – 1620
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 1620. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.6 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 second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Legend around, between beaded circles. (City of Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1620  — Cal#533
1614  — Cal#532
1611  — Cal#530
1611  — Cal#531

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