© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Dobler - Philip III ND
| Billon | 1.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1621 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#109200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MAIORICAR CATOLICVS
Interesting fact
The Dobler coin was minted during the reign of Philip III of Spain, who ruled from 1598 to 1621. During his reign, the Kingdom of Majorca, where the coin was minted, was a Spanish state. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. Despite its small weight of 1.6 grams, the coin was a significant denomination in its time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
