¼ Groat – Catalonia

Standard circulation coins

Spain

Context

Year: 1609

Country: Spain

Issuer: Catalonia

Period:

Principality

Currency:

Libra

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 12 mm

Weight: 0.8 g

Silver weight: 0.77 g

Shape: Irregular round

Composition: 95.8% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Hammered

References

KM: #12

Numista: #110672

Value

Bullion value: $2.19

Obverse

Description:

Bust left, legend between beaded circles.

Inscription:

B

PHILIPP9 D G HISPAN

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth quarters, three bezants in second and third. Legend between beaded circles.

Inscription:

BARCINO 1609

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Barcelona Mint / La Seca	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1609	—	—

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