5 Reales – Catalonia
Spain
Context
Years: 1641–1643
Country: Spain 
Issuer: Catalonia
Period:
Ruler: Louis XIII of France
Currency:
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 32 mm
Weight: 12 g
Silver weight: 11.00 g
Shape: Irregular round
Composition: 91.7% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Hammered
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard58
Numista: #110706
Value
Bullion value: $31.39
Obverse
Description:
Bust right. Value divides legend within beaded circles.
Inscription:
V R
LVD·XIII·D·G·REX·FRAN·ET·CO·BARCIN
LVD·XIII·D·G·REX·FRAN·ET·CO·BARCIN
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Cross divides legend, annulets at angles one and four, three bezants at two and three. Central lozenge shield. Legend between beaded circles.
Inscription:
BARCINO CIVITAS 1642
Script: Latin
Edge
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Barcelona Mint / La Seca | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1641 | — | — | ||
| 1642 | — | — | ||
| 1643 | — | — |
✨ Legendary