Principality of Catalonia ½ Croat - Felipe III, 1599 – 1621

bust Felipe II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1599 – 1621
Ruler Philip III (1598–1621)
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 1599 to 1621. 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
1621  — Cal#529
1620  — Cal#528
1609  — Cal#527
1599  — Cal#526

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