© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Groat - Ferdinand II five pointed crown
1545 year| Silver (.958) | 3.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Joanna (1516-1555) |
| Count | Charles I (1516-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1545 |
| Value | 1 Groat (0.1) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131794 |
|---|---|
| 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: CIUITAS BARDANONA
Translation: City of Barcelona
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ferdinand II Groat coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Principality of Catalonia. The coin was issued in 1545, just a few years after the Catalan Revolt, a rebellion against the Spanish monarchy that lasted from 1540 to 1544. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still features the standard design of a five-pointed crown on the obverse side, indicating that it was still considered a legitimate form of currency by the ruling authorities.
