10 Reales - Louis XIV Barcelona

Issuer Catalonia, Principality of
Year 1652
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Reales
Currency Libra
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#26, KM#39, KM#106
Obverse description Bust right divides value. Legend around, in beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering X R LVD·XIIII·D·G·R·F·C·B ·1651·
(Translation: 10 Reales. Louis XIII by the grace of God king of France.)
Reverse description Short cross, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Lozenge shield in center. Legend around, in beaded circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BARCINO CIVIT.OBSESSA
(Translation: Barcelona, city under siege)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1652 - /1,Cal#26 -
1652 - Cal#27 -
Numisquare ID 5653090510
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