Groat - Charles III pretender

€107,583.00
IssuerCatalonia, Principality of
Year1705-1706
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (3⁄20)
CurrencyLibra
CompositionSilver (.931)
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#31, KM#PT1
Obverse descriptionBust left. Legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL·III·D·G·HISP·REX·
(Translation: Charles III king of the Spains by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionLong cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBARCINO CIVI 1706
(Translation: City of Barcelona)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1705  - Cal#31 -
1706  - 6/5,points 1st&4th,circle 2nd&3rd,Cal#32 -
1706  - circle 1st&4th,points 2nd&3rd,Cal#34 -
1706  - points 1st&4th,circle 2nd&3rd,Cal#33 -
Catalog ID7461026120
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