© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Escudos - Charles III pretender
1707 year| Gold (.917) | 13.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1706-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1707 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (16⁄5) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diamond shaped shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MAIORICARV CATOLICVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Kingdom of Majorca. Charles III, also known as Charles the Pretender, was a claimant to the Spanish throne who was supported by the Kingdom of Majorca. The coin was minted in 1707, a year after Charles III's death, and it is believed that the coin was minted to support his claim to the throne. Despite the political tensions surrounding its minting, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
