5 Groats Villafranca

€110,705.00
IssuerCatalonia, Principality of
Year1641-1642
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Groats (1/2)
CurrencyLibra
CompositionSilver (.931)
Weight12 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#84, KM#75
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with four pales, divides value. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringV R PRINTVS CATALO 1642
(Translation: 5 reales Principality of Catalonia)
Reverse descriptionLong cross divides legend, annulet in second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVILL FRANCA PENITENS
(Translation: Villafranca del Penedes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1641  - Cal#84 -
1642  - Cal#85 -
Catalog ID4714112880
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