| Issuer | Catalonia, Principality of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1642 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Groats (1/2) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Cal#48, KM#95 |
| Obverse description | Crowned shield with four pales, divides value. Legend around, between beaded circles. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | V R PRINCIPATVS CATALONIAE (Translation: 5 reales Principality of Catalonia) |
| 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 | OPIDVM·BISVLDVNENS 1642 (Translation: City of Besalú) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1642 - PRINCIPATS,Cal#48 - 1642 - PRINCIPATVS,Cal#49 - |
| Numisquare ID | 3177992830 |
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