5 Groats Vic,Louis XIII

Issuer Catalonia, Principality of
Year 1642
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Groats (1/2)
Currency Libra
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 12 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#83, KM#96
Obverse description Crowned shield with four pales, divides value. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering V R LVDOVICVS·D·G·R·FRANCA
(Translation: 5 reales Louis XIII by the grace of God king of France)
Reverse description Long cross divides legend, annulet in second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Lozenge shield in center. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CIVITAS VICEN 1642
(Translation: City of Vic)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1642 - -
Numisquare ID 2137138830
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