© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Philip III Granollers,head left
| Copper | 1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1616 |
| 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#110783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, with four pales, between two jackdaws. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +VILLA GRANVLLORVM
Translation: City of Granollers
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Principality of Catalonia. The coin was issued by Philip III, who was the King of Spain and Lord of the Principality of Catalonia, but the coin was minted in Granollers, which was a stronghold of the pro-Catalan independence movement. This coin is a symbol of the complex political history of the region and the tensions between the centralized Spanish monarchy and the autonomous Principality of Catalonia.
