© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
5 Pesetas - Ferdinand VII Tarragona; large
1809 year| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | 5 Pesetas |
| Currency | Peseta (1808-1850) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Curved crown above shield. Reeded rim.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Spain. The Principality of Catalonia was a short-lived state that emerged during the Peninsular War, which was a conflict between Spain and France that lasted from 1807 to 1814. The coin features Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, and the large 0 on the coin indicates that it was minted in Tarragona, a city in Catalonia. Despite the turmoil, the coin was made of silver and weighed 27 grams, indicating its value and importance as a form of currency.
