Principality of Catalonia 5 Sous, 1640 – 1641

Gerona

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sous
Year 1640 – 1641
Ruler Louis XIII (1610–1643)
Composition Silver (.931)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Sous from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1640 to 1641. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield with four pales, divides value. Legend around, between beaded circles. (5 sous Principality of Catalonia)
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  Cal#105
1640  Cal#104

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