Principality of Catalonia 2 Ducats - Ioana and Carolus I, 1521 – 1536
Information
Country
Principality of Catalonia
Principality of Catalonia
Currency
Libra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Ducats
Year
1521 – 1536
Rulers
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
, Joanna
(1516–1555)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.8
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Ducats from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1521 to 1536. Struck in Gold (.990). Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned busts face to face, divided by scepter. Letters BK above busts. Legend around, between beaded circles. (Joanna and Charles kings of Aragon)
- Reverse
- Eight-pointed shield. Legend around, between beaded circles. (Counts of Barcelona)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1536 | — | date in obverse,Cal#14 | ||
| 1532 BB | — | Austria arms,Cal#9 | ||
| 1532 BB | — | queen left,Cal#10 | ||
| 1521 | — | ARAGO,Cal#7 | ||
| 1521 | — | ARAGONUM,Cal#6 | ||
| 1521 BB | — | Cal#8 | ||
| ND (1516-1555) | — | Austria arms,Cal#13 | ||
| ND (1516-1555) | — | Cal#5 | ||
| ND (1516-1555) BB | — | XXXXII and ARAGON,Cal#12 | ||
| ND (1516-1555) BB | — | XXXXII and ARAGONUM,Cal#11 |
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