Ardite - Philip II Puigcerdá

€135,154.00
IssuerCatalonia, Principality of
Year1556-1598
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueArdite (1⁄120)
CurrencyLibra
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#842
Obverse descriptionRhombus crowned with four pales, in a beaded circle. Legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFILIPVS:+:D:G:REX:
(Translation: Philip king by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionThe Virgin standing with the child. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAVE·MARIA·GRATIA
(Translation: Hail Mary, full of grace)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1556-1598)  - Cal#842 -
ND (1556-1598)  - countermark P,Cal#843 -
Catalog ID6299694670
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