Seiseno (Sanahúja) 1642 front Seiseno (Sanahúja) 1642 back
Seiseno (Sanahúja) 1642 photo

Seiseno Sanahúja

1642 year
Copper 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#110765
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lozenge shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VILLA SANAV 1642

Translation: City of Sanahúja

Interesting fact

The Seiseno (Sanahúja) coin from the Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) made of Copper weighing 3.5g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of King Philip IV of Spain, who ruled from 1621 to 1665. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to help finance the Spanish military campaigns in Europe and the Americas.