½ Groat - Ferdinand II (wavy hair) ND (1479-1516) front ½ Groat - Ferdinand II (wavy hair) ND (1479-1516) back
½ Groat - Ferdinand II (wavy hair) ND (1479-1516) photo
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½ Groat - Ferdinand II wavy hair ND

 
Silver (.958) 1.45 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Count
Ferdinand II (1479-1516)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1479-1516
Value
½ Groat (3⁄80)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Silver (.958)
Weight
1.45 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#90650
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, between beaded circles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIUITAS BARCKNONA

Translation: City of Barcelona

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique wavy hair design on the obverse (front) side of the coin, which was a distinctive feature of Ferdinand II's coinage during his reign.