SPAIN. Catalonia. Trentin, ND (1598-1621). Barcelona Mint. Philip III. NGC AU-50. Fr-39a; KM-A7. Weight: 7.12 gms. Imitating a 2 Excelentes of Ferdinand and Isabella. Obverse: Crowned facing busts of the royal couple, with two stars between; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms. A great example of this hammered type, exhibiting yellow-gold surfaces and a solid strike. Only a hint of light handling prevents an even higher designation.
