© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Escudo - Charles III pretender
1707 year| Gold (.917) | 3.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1706-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1707 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (8⁄5) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diamond shaped shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAIORICARV CATOLICVS
Translation: Catholic of Majorca
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles III (pretender) 1707 from Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil. Charles III was a pretender to the Spanish throne, and his supporters in the Kingdom of Majorca minted this coin as a way to assert his claim to the throne. Despite the political tensions, the coin was still made with high-quality gold (.917) and weighs 3.39 grams, indicating its value and significance.
