Señal (Tárrega) ND (1479-1516) front Señal (Tárrega) ND (1479-1516) back
Señal (Tárrega) ND (1479-1516) photo
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Señal Tárrega ND

 
Lead 2 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Count
Ferdinand II (1479-1516)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1479-1516
Value
1 Senyal (1⁄480)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Lead
Weight
2 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#194885
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The Señal (Tárrega) coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Lead weighing 2g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, who were known for their efforts to unify Spain and sponsor the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World.