{"product_id":"1616-catalonia-1-dinero-spanish-colonial-copper-coin-copy","title":"1616 Catalonia Copper 1 Dinero – Philip III of Spain Spanish Colonial Copper Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1616 Catalonia Copper 1 Dinero – Philip III of Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePHILIPP D G HISPA R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBARCINO CIVI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, referencing the city of Barcelona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCataloged 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drac Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645127393554,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/1259\/0354\/files\/FullSizeRender_d6995c77-7049-4cf5-acb1-8b47ffa9e142.heic?v=1793058366","url":"https:\/\/dracstudios.net\/products\/1616-catalonia-1-dinero-spanish-colonial-copper-coin-copy","provider":"Drac Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}