© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Seiseno Besalú,shield
| Copper | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII of France (1641-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| Value | 1 Seiseno (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPIDVM·BISVLDVNENSE 1641
Translation: City of Besalú
Interesting fact
The Seiseno coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Copper weighing 3.5g has an interesting fact that it was used as a medium of exchange during a time of economic turmoil in the 17th century. It was issued during the reign of King Philip IV, who faced financial difficulties due to the Thirty Years War, and the coin's value was constantly fluctuating due to the inflation caused by the war. Despite this, the Seiseno coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region, and its design featuring the shield of Besalú has become a symbol of Catalonian identity and history.
