© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
5 Pesetas - Ferdinand VII Tarragona; raised points
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#44933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Spain. The Principality of Catalonia, where the coin was minted, was part of the Spanish States, but it had its own distinct culture and language. The coin features Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, and the raised points on the coin were used to help the visually impaired identify the denomination. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Catalonia.
