Principality of Catalonia Obol - James II, 1291 – 1327

Barcelona mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Obol
Year 1291 – 1327
Ruler James I (1285–1295)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.5
Diameter (mm) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Obol from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1291 to 1327. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.5 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust left. Legend around, between beaded circles. (Barcelona.)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Legend around, between beaded circles. (James, king.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1291-1327) 

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