Principality of Catalonia 5 Sous, 1642

Vic,bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sous
Year 1642
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 1642. 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 Louis France)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Lozenge shield in center. Legend around, between beaded circles. (City of Vic)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1642 

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