Principality of Catalonia Croat - Carlos II, 1693 – 1698

bust variant

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groat
Year 1693 – 1698
Ruler Charles II (1665–1700)
Composition Silver (.931)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.9
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1693 to 1698. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.9 g.

Obverse
Bust left. Legend around, in beaded circle. (Charles II 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
1698  — Cal#670 63%
1693  — Cal#669 50%

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