½ Ducat - Joanna and Charles I ND (1516-1555) front ½ Ducat - Joanna and Charles I ND (1516-1555) back
½ Ducat - Joanna and Charles I ND (1516-1555) photo
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½ Ducat - Joanna and Charles I ND

 
Gold (.990) 1.7 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Countess
Joanna (1516-1555)
Count
Charles I (1516-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1516-1555
Value
½ Ducat (⅗)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#135054
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Shield with four pales. Legend around, between beaded circles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARAG·COMIT BARCINO

Translation: Kings of Aragon and counts of Barcelona

Interesting fact

The ½ Ducat coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Gold (.990) weighing 1.7 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Joanna and Charles I (1516-1555) and features their effigies on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Principality of Catalonia. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Spanish coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.