Croat - Carlos II bust variant

Features

Issuer Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Count Charles II (1665-1700)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1693-1698
Value 1 Groat (3⁄40)
Currency Libra
Composition Silver (.931)
Weight 2.9 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
110656
References Cal# 669,
Xavier Calicó Estívill; 2008. Numismática española : Catálogo general con precios de todas las monedas españolas acuñadas desde los Reyes Católicos hasta Juan Carlos I, 1474 a 2001 (10th edition). Áureo & Calicó, Barcelona, Spain.
KM# 50
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust left. Legend around, in beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROL·II·D·G·HISP·REX

Translation: Charles II king of the Spains by the grace of God

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: BARCINO CIVI 1693

Translation: City of Barcelona

Mint

Barcelona, Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1693  50% Cal#669
1698  63% Cal#670

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232343
Lot 64366
Internet Archive
19 Oct 2023 1693 – Cal#669 VF
The lot includes several items.
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