1616 Catalonia Copper 1 Dinero – Philip III of Spain Spanish Colonial Copper Coin

1616 Catalonia Copper 1 Dinero – Philip III of Spain

An early 17th-century copper 1 Dinero coin attributed to 1616 Catalonia, Spain, during the reign of King Philip III (1598–1621). Issued during the Habsburg period, this small denomination was part of the regional currency circulating in Catalonia, which maintained its own monetary traditions within the Spanish monarchy.

Struck in copper, this denomination measures approximately 14 mm in diameter and weighs 1 gram. The obverse features a heavily worn royal portrait surrounded by the Latin inscription PHILIPP D G HISPA R, identifying Philip as King of Spain by the Grace of God. The reverse displays a distinctive cross dividing the field into four sections, with decorative symbols and the surrounding inscription BARCINO CIVI, referencing the city of Barcelona.

Cataloged by the identification app as KM#14, this example exhibits substantial circulation wear, darkened surface patina, and softened details, while retaining a recognizable cross design and portions of its original lettering.

A fascinating piece of early 17th-century Catalan history, this small coin offers a tangible connection to everyday commerce in Barcelona during the reign of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty.