NEWP: 1823 Balearic Islands 5 Pesetas
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I was a little disappointed by TOREX coin show in Toronto today - not a single nice example of a pre-1850 Mexican Republic or Spanish Colonial. I did pick-up an example of 5 Pesetas minted in Palma De Mallorca, though.
Here's a bit of history for those that are unfamiliar with this mint:
Palma De Mallorca is a capital of the Balearic Islands, and was reconquered from the Arabs by James I in 1229. James II was the first to coin gold and silver reales, as well as doubloons and denars of silver alloy, at this mint.
The Islands constituted a separate kingdom for somewhat more than a century. Then, under the reign of Peter IV of Mallorca, the islands passed to the crown of Aragon. Subsequently, with the unification of Castille and Aragon upon the marriage of Fedinand and Isabella, the Islands were incorporated to the kingdom of Spain.
The Palma de Mallorca Mint struck mainly small coins. It was not until the invasion of the mainland by Napoleon's troops that a large silver piece, the "30 sous", equivalent to the Eight Reales, was coined.
In 1821, due to an epidemic that kept Palma de Mallorca isolated, it was necessary to coin again. This special currency bears an appropriate legend: SALUS POPULI.
In 1823 appears the last local coinage, reflecting the political changes of the time, since the five pesetas piece of this issue comes in two variants, one with and one without the inscription "Constitucion".
~Roman
Here's a bit of history for those that are unfamiliar with this mint:
Palma De Mallorca is a capital of the Balearic Islands, and was reconquered from the Arabs by James I in 1229. James II was the first to coin gold and silver reales, as well as doubloons and denars of silver alloy, at this mint.
The Islands constituted a separate kingdom for somewhat more than a century. Then, under the reign of Peter IV of Mallorca, the islands passed to the crown of Aragon. Subsequently, with the unification of Castille and Aragon upon the marriage of Fedinand and Isabella, the Islands were incorporated to the kingdom of Spain.
The Palma de Mallorca Mint struck mainly small coins. It was not until the invasion of the mainland by Napoleon's troops that a large silver piece, the "30 sous", equivalent to the Eight Reales, was coined.
In 1821, due to an epidemic that kept Palma de Mallorca isolated, it was necessary to coin again. This special currency bears an appropriate legend: SALUS POPULI.
In 1823 appears the last local coinage, reflecting the political changes of the time, since the five pesetas piece of this issue comes in two variants, one with and one without the inscription "Constitucion".
~Roman
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Thanks for the quick history tidbit and the sweet pictures.
I'll have to keep an eye out for one of those...
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<< <i>Thanks for the history lesson. Now the coin comes to life! >>
I agree, very cool and thanks for the background info.
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Fascinating piece, really, and the pattern around the rim is neat.
<< <i>I was a little disappointed by TOREX coin show in Toronto today >>
Unless you are looking for Canadian coins, TOREX is a very disappointing show.
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<< <i>I was a little disappointed by TOREX coin show in Toronto today >>
Unless you are looking for Canadian coins, TOREX is a very disappointing show. >>
I noticed, Shroomster. I had high hopes for Randy Weir's table, since he always has some quality Darkside material, but nothing from him this time...
LordM, I don't think these were overstrikes.
8 Reales Madness Collection
If I'm right I'm further guessing that the center die could be used to strike a smaller planchet. Also I see no indication of value and that kind of goes with my die re-use theory...
Interesting piece for sure.
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8 Reales Madness Collection
Ah yes, totaly missed that. great coin, can't be too many floating about.
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