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5 Sous Camprodón

1642 year
Silver (.931) 6 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
King
Louis XIII of France (1641-1643)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1642
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
References
Numista
N#110721
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The 5 Sous (Camprodón) coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Silver (.931) weighing 6 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Catalan Revolt (1640-1652) against the Spanish monarchy, and it was used as a symbol of Catalan independence.