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Menut - Philip III, king of Aragon
1611 year| Copper | 1.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | County of Roussillon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | 1 Menut (3) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Standing St John the Baptist.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+COMES.ROSSILIONIS.ET.CE
16-11
Translation: ... Count of Roussillon and Cerdagne.
Interesting fact
The Menut coin bearing the image of Philip III, king of Aragon, was minted in 1611 in the County of Roussillon, which was then a part of the French States. Despite being made of copper and weighing only 1.6 grams, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin during its time. This highlights the interesting historical context of coinage during the 17th century, where different regions and states had their own unique coinage systems and standards.
