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Auction: 24006 - British and World Coins
Lot: 533

Spain, Kingdom of Mallorca, Ferdinand VII, Second Reign (1813-1833), 30-Sous, 1821, Palma, date, ruler and denomination, rev. coat of arms, SALUS POPULI below, edge milled, 26.43g, 12h (KM CL53.1; Cal 525), softly struck to last I of VII, some minor contact marking, otherwise toned, good very fine

This coin was struck for emergency use during an epidemic of yellow fever which killed many inhabitants of the island. These coins were made between November 11th 1821 up until December 31st 1821 in the Bellver Castle using blanks made from melted silver taken from the island churches.

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Estimate
£200 to £250

Starting price
£140