© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Trentin Countermarked lozenge
| Gold (.990) | 7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip III (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1633 (1625-1652) |
| Value | 2 Ducats (12⁄5) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread behind crowned shield. Legend around between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVB·VMBRA·ALARVM·TVA 1626
Translation: Protect us under the shadow of your wings
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trentin coin is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in the Principality of Catalonia. The coin was minted during the reign of King Philip IV of Spain, who was facing opposition from the Catalan government and nobility. The countermark on the coin, which features a lozenge shape, was added as a way to indicate that the coin had been certified by the local authorities in Catalonia, and it is a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the time.
