© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Quartos Cast coinage
| Copper | 8.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1814 |
| Value | 4 Quarts (4 cuarto) (⅙) |
| Currency | Peseta (1808-1850) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Lozenge coat of arms of Barcelona. Wreath around.
Comment
Varieties:
KM#67a; Cal#83; 1812 “QUABTOS instead of ”QUARTOS"
KM#77a; Cal#84-86; 1812-1814 "C" of BARCELONA with tail
Interesting fact
The 4 Quartos coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Copper and weighing 8.5g is interesting because it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Spain. The coin was minted between 1808 and 1814, a period when Spain was under French occupation, and the Catalan region was fighting for its independence. Despite the political instability, the coin was still widely used as a means of exchange, and its design and weight were standardized to ensure consistency and trust in the currency. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Catalan people during a difficult period in their history.
