Principality of Catalonia 10 Croats - Luis XIV, 1652

Barcelona

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Croats - Luis XIV
Year 1652
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Croats - Luis XIV from Principality of Catalonia. Issued in 1652. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Bust right divides value. Legend around, in beaded circle. (10 reales Louis XIII by the grace of God king of France)
Reverse
Short cross, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Lozenge shield in center. Legend around, in beaded circle. (Barcelona, city under siege)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1652  /1,Cal#26
1652  Cal#27

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