Trentin Countermarked B

€110,664.00
IssuerCatalonia, Principality of
Year1622-1629
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (12⁄5)
CurrencyLibra
CompositionGold (.990)
Weight7 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#216, KM#18
Obverse descriptionCrowned busts face to face, star above and countermarked B between, in beaded circle. Legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+FERNANDVS·ET·ELISABET·REX·ET·REGINA
(Translation: Ferdinand and Isabella king and queen)
Reverse descriptionEagle with wings spread behind crowned shield. Legend around between beaded circles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSVB·VMBRA·ALARVM·TVA 16Z
(Translation: Protect us under the shadow of your wings)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1622  - Cal#216 -
1626  - Cal#217 -
1629  - Cal#218 -
Catalog ID3172125740
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