© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
5 Groats Figueras
1641 year| Silver (.931) | 12 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII of France (1641-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 5 Groats (½) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: VILLE FIGE 1641
Translation: City of Figueras
Interesting fact
The 5 Groats (Figueras) coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Silver (.931) weighing 12 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Principality of Catalonia was part of the Spanish Empire, and the coin was minted in 1641, just a few years after the Catalan Revolt, a rebellion against Spanish rule that took place from 1640 to 1659. This coin may have been used as a form of currency during that time, and its design and materials may reflect the political and economic tensions of the era.
