Cinquena - Charles II (Ibiza) 1686 front Cinquena - Charles II (Ibiza) 1686 back
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Cinquena - Charles II Ibiza

1686 year
Copper 7 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States)
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1686
Value
5 Deniers (1⁄48)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Copper
Weight
7 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37425
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned arms, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ MAGNI VNIVERITIS EBVSIE

Comment

Minted by Ferdinand VII with legend of Charles II

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Cinquena coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Kingdom of Majorca, which was a medieval kingdom that existed from the 13th to the 18th century and included the Balearic Islands, including Ibiza, where the coin was minted.