© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
10 Reales - Louis XIV Barcelona
1652 year| Silver (.917) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV of France (1643-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1652 |
| Value | 10 Reales |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Lozenge shield in center. Legend around, in beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BARCINO CIVIT.OBSESSA
Translation: Barcelona, city under siege
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Reales - Louis XIV (Barcelona) 1652 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the emblem of the Principality of Catalonia, which was a rare inclusion on coins minted during that time period.
