Pugesa (Lerida) ND (1479-1516) front Pugesa (Lerida) ND (1479-1516) back
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Pugesa Lerida ND

 
Copper 2 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Count
Ferdinand II (1479-1516)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1479-1516
Value
1 Pugesa (1⁄960)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Copper
Weight
2 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
1516
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#217836
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Three fleur de lis.

Interesting fact

The Pugesa (Lerida) coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Copper weighing 2g has an interesting fact that it was used as a medium of exchange during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, who were the Catholic Monarchs, and it was also used to pay taxes and debts.