1654 Perpignan - 2 Sols countermarked - Philip IV of Spain - inverted Date

Country: Kingdom of Spain - King Philip IV (1605-1621-1665)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1654 inverted Date 1645 (1642-1649)
Value: 2 Sols (0.1)
Currency: Livre (Libra)
Mint: Perpignan
Metal: Billon / Silver
Weight: 3.4 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Grade: F/G 
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: PA# 3629 / Bd# 697

Obverse:
Crowned shield of Aragon with 4 annulets.
The date distributed at the four corners of the coat of arms. 

Countermark: Head of Saint John the Baptist (Countermarked piece during the French occupation 1642-1659) from 01/30/1648). Roussillon was definitively attached in 1659 by the Peace of the Pyrenees.

Lettering: °PERPINIANI[+VILLE] 
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Revers:
Saint John the Baptist standing in front, holding the Pascal lamb; in the field on the left P - P, croisette and two annulets.

Lettering: [+°INTER.]NATOS♣MVLI[ERVM° | P-P]

Edge:
Smooth.

Referencia : PA# 3629 / Bd# 697

Fuente : http://liardsdefrance.over-blog.com/arti...

Colección : Spanish Empire (European states)