Groat - Charles II

€43,274.00
IssuerCatalonia, Principality of
Year1674-1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (3⁄20)
CurrencyLibra
CompositionSilver (.931)
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#658, KM#40, Cy#7183
Obverse descriptionSmall crude bust of Charles II left in inner circle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL.II.D.G.HISP.REX
(Translation: Charles II king of the Spains by the grace of God)
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 letteringBARCINO CIVI 1674
(Translation: City of Barcelona)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1674  - Cal#661 -
1674  - CARLO,Cal#658 -
1674  - D inverted,Cal#662 -
1675  - Cal#663 -
1675  - CARLO,Cal#659 -
1675  - CARLO,D inverted,Cal#660 -
1677  - Cal#664 -
1682  - Cal#665 -
1687  - Cal#666 -
1688  - Cal#667 -
Catalog ID8148210750
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