5 Sous Vic,lozenge
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#110717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Lozenge shield in center. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS VICEN 1641
Translation: City of Vic
Interesting fact
The 5 Sous 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 reign of King Philip IV of Spain, who ruled from 1621 to 1665. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to help finance the military campaigns and administrative expenses of the Spanish Empire. The coin's design features the royal coat of arms on one side and the image of a viceroy on the other, which represents the authority of the Spanish crown in the region. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Spanish Empire.
