© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Philip II ND
| Copper | 0.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1598 |
| Years | 1556-1598 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Copper |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#135003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in beaded circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MAIORI3 CATOLI
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the Kingdom of Majorca, which was issued during the reign of Philip II (1556-1598), was the first coin to feature the image of a monarch on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional design of coins at the time, which typically featured religious symbols or images of saints. The introduction of a monarch's image on a coin was a significant innovation and marked a shift towards the use of coins as a symbol of political power and authority.
