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3 Quartos - Ferdinand VII III QUAR
| Copper | 7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1814 |
| Value | 3 Quarts (3 cuarto) (⅛) |
| Currency | Peseta (1808-1850) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Crowned oval coat of arms of Catalonia above value. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIP. CATHAL.
III.
QUAR
Unabridged legend: Principatus Cathaloniae
Translation:
Principality of Catalonia
3 Quarts
Comment
Varieties:
Cal#1523; 1813 Straight 3 in date
Cal#1524; 1813 Curved 3 in date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Quartos - Ferdinand VII (III QUAR) 1810-1814 coin from Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Spain. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War, a conflict that lasted from 1807 to 1814 and involved Spain, France, and Great Britain. The war had a significant impact on the Spanish economy and led to the introduction of new currency, such as this coin, to help finance the war effort. Despite the challenges of the time, the 3 Quartos coin remained a widely used denomination in Catalonia and other parts of Spain.
