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Denier - James I Barcelona, short neck ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | James I (1213-1276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1257-1276 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#54913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in second and third angles, three bezants in first and fourth angles. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IACOB REX
Translation: James king
Comment
Count of Barcelona, Count of Cerdagne from 1241, Count of Roussillon and Montpellier, King of Aragon, Valencia, Mallorca and Ibiza.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of James I of Aragon, who was also known as James the Conqueror. He was a prominent figure in the history of Catalonia and the Spanish States, and his reign saw the expansion of the Aragonese Empire through the reconquista, the reconquest of Muslim-controlled territories in the Iberian Peninsula. The coin's design, featuring the king's image and the inscription "IACOBUS DEI GRATIA," reflects the political and religious influences of the time.
