Seiseno Gerona
1642 year| Copper | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII of France (1641-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#110759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lozenge shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS GERVNDA 1642
Translation: City of Gerona
Interesting fact
The Seiseno (Gerona) 1642 coin is notable for its unique design, which features a crowned shield with the arms of the Principality of Catalonia on one side, and the image of Saint Fruitos on the other. Saint Fruitos was a martyr and patron saint of Gerona, and his image was included on the coin as a symbol of the city's devotion to him. This design was used for several decades and became a distinctive feature of Catalonian coins during that period.
