© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
5 Sous Vic,cross
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#110727 |
|---|---|
| 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: CIVITAS VICEN 1641
Translation: City of Vic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sous 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 during the reign of King Philip IV, who ruled from 1621 to 1665. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in Catalonia, and the coin reflects the region's increasing wealth and influence. The coin's design, which features a cross and the coat of arms of the Principality of Catalonia, also highlights the region's strong cultural and religious identity.
