© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
5 Sous La Bisbal
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#110720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lozenge shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BARCINO CIVI 1641
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sous (La Bisbal) 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 a state within the Spanish Empire, and the coin was minted in 1641, just a few years after the Catalan Revolt, a rebellion against the Spanish monarchy that took place from 1640 to 1652. This coin may have been used as a form of currency during this time of upheaval, and its production may have been affected by the political and economic instability of the region.
