1/2 Groat - Philip III bust Philip II

Issuer Catalonia, Principality of
Year 1599-1621
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat (1/20)
Currency Libra
Composition Silver (.958)
Weight 1.6 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#526
Obverse description Bust left. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHILIPP9 D·G HISPANIA·R·
(Translation: Philip king of the Spains by the grace of God)
Reverse description Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BARCINO CIVI 1620
(Translation: City of Barcelona)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1599 - Cal#526 -
1609 - Cal#527 -
1620 - Cal#528 -
1621 - Cal#529 -
Numisquare ID 2069764510
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