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1 Quarto
| Copper | 2.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1813 |
| Value | 1 Quart (1 cuarto) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Peseta (1808-1850) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Lozenge coat of arms of Barcelona. Wreath around. Value on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I
Comment
Varieties:
Cal#92-96; 1808-1812 "C" of BARCELONA without tail
Cal#97-98; 1812-1813 "C" of BARCELONA with tail
Interesting fact
The 1 Quarto coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Copper and weighing 2.4g is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in Spain. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War (1807-1814), a conflict that pitted Spain against Napoleon's France, and it was used as a means of financing the war effort. Despite the challenges of this period, the coin's design and production were of high quality, featuring a detailed image of the coat of arms of Catalonia on one side and the Spanish royal coat of arms on the other. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Catalonia during a time of great upheaval.
