Spain/France, Perpignan 1 Real 1596, siege coin 1644-45
Spain/France, Perpignan 1 Real 1596, siege coin 1644-45
Perpignan (Perpiñián), 1 Real (2 Sols) 1596, countermarked during the Siege of Perpignan by the French in 1644-1645.
Very bold countermark, excellent for type !
Obverse: Crowned arms of the Counts of Barcelona with four pellets in the corners and the four digits of the year 1 5 9 6; all within beaded border.
Countermark: Head of John the Baptist.
Reverse: Standing John the Baptist between P P, holding Lamb of God with cross behind, halo above; all within beaded border.
Cayón 3483
Article code: 15-1009
Available: 1
Price: € 345.00
- Related coins & artefacts
- Specifications
Status
- Webshop
Period
- Post-Medieval
Category
- Coins
Material
- Silver
Coin type
- Real/Reales
Country
- France
- Spain