© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
5 Groats Mataró
| Silver (.931) | 12 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII of France (1641-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| 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#110697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPPIDVM MATARO 1641
Translation: City of Mataró
Interesting fact
The 5 Groats (Mataró) coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Silver (.931) weighing 12 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the region. The Principality of Catalonia was part of the Spanish Empire, and the coin was minted during the reign of King Philip IV, who ruled from 1621 to 1665. This was a time of great conflict in Europe, including the Thirty Years' War, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic demands of the time. Despite the challenges of the era, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Catalonia.
