Louis XIV Seiseno Coin Spain Uncertain date 164? Barcelona Copper Catalonia Under French

Circulated Coin.

Coin Specifications

Issuer: Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)

King: Louis XIV of France (1643-1652)

Type: Standard circulation coin

Years:  1643-1652

Currency: Libra

Composition:  Copper

Weight  3.5 g

Diameter: 21 mm

Shape: Round (irregular)

Technique: Hammered

Obverse: Bust looking right. Legend around, between beaded circles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVD · XIIII · D · G · R : F · ET · CO · B

Unabridged legend: Ludovicus XIIII, Dei gratia rex Francorum et comes Barcinonae

Translation: Louis XIV, by the grace of God king of the Franks and count of Barcelona

Reverse: Coat of arms of Barcelona. Legend around, between beaded circles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BARCINO CIVI × 1650

Unabridged legend: Barcino civitas

Translation: City of Barcelona

Mint: Barcelona, Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879)