© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Charles I Gerona ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles I (1516-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1528-1553 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#92470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lozenge shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +CIVITAS·GERUNDA
Translation: City of Gerona
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Charles I of Spain, who was also known as Charles V, and was the first king to unite the crowns of Castile, Aragon, and Navarre, thereby becoming the first king of Spain.
