5 Groats Vic,Louis XIII
1642 year| Silver (.917) | 12 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII of France (1641-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 5 Groats (½) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Lozenge shield in center. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS VICEN 1642
Translation: City of Vic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Principality of Catalonia. In 1642, the region was in the midst of a rebellion against the Spanish monarchy, known as the Reapers' War. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of King Louis XIII, indicating that the rebels had not yet achieved their goal of independence. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex history of Catalonia and its struggles for self-governance.
