© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
⅓ Trentin - Philip IV Countermarked ND
1641 year| Gold (.990) | 2.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip III (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | ⅔ Ducat (½) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Comment
Countermark is a shield of Barcelona, made near 1641
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a new stamp or mark was added to the coin after it was originally minted. This practice was common in the past when coins were used as a form of currency, and it allowed the value of the coin to be verified or changed. In this case, the countermark on the ⅓ Trentin coin from the Principality of Catalonia features the letters "P" and "I" on either side of a crown, indicating that it was issued by Philip IV, the King of Spain, in 1641. This additional marking not only added value to the coin but also served as a way to authenticate its origin and legitimacy.
