Principality of Catalonia 5 Croats, 1640 – 1641
Barcelona,cross
Information
Country
Principality of Catalonia
Principality of Catalonia
Currency
Libra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Groats
Year
1640 – 1641
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 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 Barcelona)
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