Principality of Catalonia 5 Sous, 1641

Cervera,shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sous
Year 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 in 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 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 Cervera)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1641 

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