Principality of Catalonia 5 Croats, 1640 – 1641

Gerona,cross

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Groats
Year 1640 – 1641
Ruler Philip IV (1621–1665)
Composition Silver (.931)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 12
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Groats from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1640 to 1641. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 32 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield with four pales, divides value. Legend around, between beaded circles. (5 reales Philip king of the Spains by the grace of God)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, between beaded circles. (City of Gerona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1641  — PHILIPPVS,Cal#58
1641  — PRINCIPATVS,Cal#59
1640  — PHILIPPVS,Cal#57

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