© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Charles I Vic ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 0.6 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles I (1516-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1516-1556 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#92471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lozenge shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS·VICENCIS
Translation: City of Vic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles I, also known as Charles V, who was the King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was minted in the Principality of Catalonia, which was a region in Spain that had its own currency and minting facilities. The fact that it was made of Billon, a silver alloy with a relatively low silver content, suggests that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
