1/2 Groat - Philip III bust Philip II

€135,759.00
IssuerCatalonia, Principality of
Year1599-1621
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1/20)
CurrencyLibra
CompositionSilver (.958)
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cal#526
Obverse descriptionBust left. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHILIPP9 D·G HISPANIA·R·
(Translation: Philip 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 1620
(Translation: City of Barcelona)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1599  - Cal#526 -
1609  - Cal#527 -
1620  - Cal#528 -
1621  - Cal#529 -
Catalog ID2069764510
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