Principality of Catalonia Dinero - Luis XIII, 1642 – 1643

Barcelona

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1642 – 1643
Ruler Louis XIII (1610–1643)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.75
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1642 to 1643. Struck in Copper. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.75 g.

Obverse
Bust right. Legend around, in beaded circle. (Louis by the grace of God king of France and count of Barcelona)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, in beaded circle. (City of Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1643  — Cal#155 57%
1642  — Cal#154 57%

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