5 Sous – Catalonia
Spain
Context
Year: 1642
Country: Spain 
Issuer: Catalonia
Period:
Ruler: Louis XIII of France
Currency:
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 25 mm
Weight: 6 g
Silver weight: 5.59 g
Shape: Irregular round
Composition: 93.1% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Hammered
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard92
Numista: #110728
Value
Bullion value: $15.88
Obverse
Description:
Shield with four pales, divides value. Legend between beaded circles.
Inscription:
V S
LVD FRANC
LVD FRANC
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:
CIVITAS VICEN 1642
Script: Latin
Edge
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Vic | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1642 | — | — |
✨ Legendary