Principality of Catalonia ½ Croat - Felipe II, 1595 – 1596

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1595 – 1596
Ruler Philip II (1556–1598)
Composition Silver (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.6
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Groat from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1595 to 1596. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.6 g.

Obverse
Bust left. Legend around, between beaded circles. (Philip king of the Spains 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
1596  — Cal#698
1596  — Cal#699
1596  — Cal#700
1595  — Cal#696
1595  — Cal#697

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