Principality of Catalonia 5 Croats, 1641 – 1642

Villafranca

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Groats
Year 1641 – 1642
Ruler Louis XIII (1610–1643)
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 1641 to 1642. 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 Principality of Catalonia)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Legend around, between beaded circles. (Villafranca del Penedes)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1642  — Cal#85
1641  — Cal#84

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