Principality of Catalonia 5 Sous - Louis XIII, 1641 – 1643

Barcelona,bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sous
Year 1641 – 1643
Ruler Louis XIII (1610–1643)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Sous from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1641 to 1643. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6 g.

Obverse
Bust right, divides value. Legend around, between beaded circles. (5 sous Louis XIII by the grace of God king of 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 Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1643  — Cal#97
1642  — Cal#96
1641  — Cal#95

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