© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Seiseno - Louis XIII Barcelona
| Copper | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII of France (1641-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1643 |
| 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#55506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Barcelona. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BARCINO CIVI · 1642
Unabridged legend: Barcino civitas
Translation: City of Barcelona
Comment
Bust more or less crude, draped or nude. When draped, it interrupts the bottom legend.
Interesting fact
The Seiseno - Louis XIII (Barcelona) coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The coin was minted between 1641 and 1643, during the reign of King Louis XIII of France, who was also the Count of Barcelona. This was a time of great conflict between Catalonia and the Spanish monarchy, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of resistance or independence. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively cheap metal, suggests that it may have been used by ordinary people in their everyday transactions, making it a unique piece of history that connects us to the lives of everyday people in the past.
