⅓ Groat - John II (Tortosa) ND (1458-1479) front ⅓ Groat - John II (Tortosa) ND (1458-1479) back
⅓ Groat - John II (Tortosa) ND (1458-1479) photo
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⅓ Groat - John II Tortosa ND

 
Silver (.917) 1 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Count
John II (1458-1479)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1479
Value
⅓ Groat (1⁄40)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
1 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#125062
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: TORTOSA ME

Translation: Tortosa

Interesting fact

The ⅓ Groat coin from the Principality of Catalonia, minted during the reign of John II (Tortosa) between 1458-1479, features a unique design element - a shield with the emblem of the County of Barcelona, which was a symbol of the Catalan dynasty.