Seiseno (Tarrasa) 1641-1642 (1640-1642) front Seiseno (Tarrasa) 1641-1642 (1640-1642) back
Seiseno (Tarrasa) 1641-1642 (1640-1642) photo
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Seiseno Tarrasa

 
Copper 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
King
Louis XIII of France (1641-1643)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1641-1642 (1640-1642)
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#110772
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lozenge shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +VNIVERCI TACA·1641·

Translation: City of Tarrasa

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 minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Principality of Catalonia was part of the Spanish Empire, and the coin was minted during the reign of King Philip IV, who ruled from 1621 to 1665. This was a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War taking place and the Catalan Revolt occurring in 1640, just a year before the coin was minted. Despite these challenges, the Seiseno coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Catalonia.