Principality of Catalonia ½ Croat - Felipe IV, 1632 – 1635

Barcelona; Felipe II's bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1632 – 1635
Ruler Philip IV (1621–1665)
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 1632 to 1635. 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
Cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, in beaded circle. (City of Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1635  — Cal#1130
1632  — Cal#1129

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