© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
⅓ Trentin - Philip III
1618 year| Gold (.990) | 2.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1618 |
| Value | ⅔ Ducat (½) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with four pales, divides value. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+CIVITAS BARCINO 1618
XI R
Translation:
City of Barcelona
11 Reales
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Principality of Catalonia. In 1618, the year the coin was minted, the region was experiencing a period of political unrest and conflict with the Spanish monarchy. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Philip III, the King of Spain at the time, highlighting the complex political dynamics at play in the region during this period.
