The Centén was a Spanish coin of 100 gold shields issued in 1609 under the reign of Felipe III , it was also minted under the reigns of Felipe IV and Carlos II .
Summary
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- 1 hundredth of 1609
- 2 Features
- 3 Minting
- 4 Curiosities
- 5 Centén of 1633
- 1 Conservation
- 6 Exhibitions
- 7 References
- 8 Sources
1609 centén
Centén of the reign of Felipe IV
It is believed that due to the exaggerated value of the coin in its time, it was only used as a symbol of public recognition or ostentation and to magnify or reward some characters of the Castilian nobility in the time of Felipe III , ( Madrid , April 14 , 1578 . – ibid 31 of March of 1621 ), called the Pious , king of Spain and Portugal titration varied from one territory to another, from 1598 included in its entirety: king of Castilla and Leon (as Philip III ).
Measures of the Centén of 1609
Features
Centén 1633
- It’s made of gold.
- First coinage: 1609. It has four centuries of existence.
- It measures 7.15 centimeters in diameter . 7.55 cm minted in 1633
- It weighs 339.35 grams . 359 grams minted in 1633
- It belongs to the pieces of the Caballero de Yndias collection, which consists of a thousand gold coins ranging from the first golden pieces, minted in the Hispania of the Roman Empire , to pesetas of the reign of Alfonso XIII .
- During Elizabeth II’s reign, the 100-real coin was called the centén.
Minting
- Segovian centén of 1609
- Segovian centén of 1633
Curiosities
- The only Segovian centén that exists from 1609, a gold coin minted in Spain and considered the most expensive in the world, was auctioned in Barcelona for 800,000 euros.
- In the National Archaeological Museum of Spain a Segovian centén from 1633 is exhibited.
Segovian centén of 1633 that are preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Spain
Centén 1633
Only seven pieces were manufactured. One of these coins belongs to the National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid , with inventory number 108085. [1] This cent was minted in the year 1633 , and is considered the largest gold coin in history minted in all of Europe , and the most valuable of the minted in the entire Spanish monetary history. [one]
It is believed that due to the exaggerated value of the coin in its time, it was only used as a symbol of public recognition or ostentation and to magnify or reward some characters of the Castilian nobility in the times of Philip IV of Austria (or Habsburg) ( 8 of April of 1605 – 17 of September of 1665 ), called “El Grande” or “Planet king” was king of Spain , king of Castile and Leon (as Philip IV).
Conservation
A 1633 Segovian centén is preserved in the National Archaeological Museum (MAN) of Spain. This belonged to Don Tomás Francisco Prieto, considered the most illustrious coin engraver of the 18th century ; After his death, the monarch Carlos III acquired his entire collection for use by the Madrid Mint, although in 1842 the piece was donated to the Medal Museum belonging to the National Library , precursor of the current Archaeological Museum. [one]
Exhibitions
The coin has participated in several exhibitions since it belongs to the collections of the National Archaeological Museum of Spain: [1]
- From Cabinet to Museum. Three Centuries of History; Madrid (m): National Archaeological Museum, 1993, [Suermondt-Ludwig Museum]
- Treasures of the Numismatic Cabinet. The 100 best pieces of the money from the National Archaeological Museum; Madrid (m): National Archaeological Museum, 1999, [Suermondt-Ludwig Museum]
- The gold and silver of the Indies in the time of the Habsburgs; Madrid (m) (Madrid Metropolitan Area (region), Madrid (province): 1999, [Reproduction was provided.]
