Principality of Catalonia ½ Groat - Ferdinandus II, 1479 – 1516

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1479 – 1516
Ruler Ferdinand V (1474–1516)
Composition Silver (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.45
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Groat from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1479 to 1516. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.45 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust left in circle. Legend around. (Ferdinand king 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 Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1479-1516) 

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