© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
5 Sous Bañolas
1641 year| Silver (.931) | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII of France (1641-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 5 Sous (¼) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110713 |
|---|---|
| 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: +OPPID BANEOL 1641
Translation: City of Bañolas
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sous (Bañolas) coin from the Principality of Catalonia is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Principality of Catalonia was part of the Spanish States, but it had its own distinct culture, language, and government. The coin was minted in 1641, a time when the Principality was struggling for independence from Spain. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a symbol of the region's rich history and cultural identity.
