© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Seiseno - Louis XIII Villafranca; traditional shield
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#110769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with four pales. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINTV CATA·1642
Translation: Principality of Catalonia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Principality of Catalonia. The coin was issued by Louis XIII, who was the King of France and Navarre, and also claimed the throne of Spain. However, the Principality of Catalonia had its own government and institutions, and there was a struggle for power between the two entities. This coin may have been minted as a way for Louis XIII to assert his authority over the region and promote his claim to the Spanish throne.
