© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Charles III pretender
| Copper | 1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1705-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1707-1711 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#74354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Shield. Legend around avec date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +BARCINO·CIVITAS·1708·
Translation: City of Barcelona
Comment
Dinero (denarius) from Barcelona and was minted during the War of Spanish Succession between 1707 and 1711 .
Interesting fact
The Denier coin minted during Charles III's reign (1707-1711) in the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) was the first coin to feature the image of a Spanish king on a Catalan coin. This was a significant departure from the traditional design of Catalan coins, which had previously featured the image of the Virgin Mary or other religious figures. The introduction of the king's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of the growing influence of the Spanish monarchy in Catalonia and marked a shift towards a more centralized form of government.
