© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
⅙ Groat - Alfonso IV Barcelona ND
| Silver (.917) | 0.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Alfonso IV (1416-1458) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1416-1458 |
| Value | ⅙ Groat (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#192778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: BARCANONA
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Groat coin from the Principality of Catalonia, minted during the reign of Alfonso IV (1416-1458), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the ruling dynasty, this coin bears an image of a shield with the inscription "Sit tibi terra levis" (May the earth be light for you), which was the motto of the Order of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious chivalric order founded by Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy in 1430. This suggests that the coin may have been minted as a commemoration of the Order's establishment or as a symbol of the close ties between the Principality of Catalonia and the Duchy of Burgundy during that time.
