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Triton XXV 11-12 Jan 2022
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YELLOW FEVER EPIDEMIC, Spain. Mallorca. Necessity issue, 1821. AR 30 Sueldos (40mm, 26.58 g, 12h). Palma de Mallorca mint. Dated 1821. 1821, FRO, VII, and 30 SOUS in four stamps / Coat-of-arms and SALUS POPULI in two stamps. ME 16045; KM (C) L53.1; Davenport 326. Toned, edge bump. Good VF.
From the Michael Cassick Collection of Siege and Emergency Coins, purchased January 2014.
In 1821, numerous Spanish port cities were struck by an outbreak of yellow fever, with over 4500 deaths in Barcelona alone. The French monarchy took advantage of the health crisis to close their borders and ban Spanish ships from their ports, quarantining not only the yellow fever but also the rash liberal uprisings that were simultaneously occurring on the peninsula.
From the Michael Cassick Collection of Siege and Emergency Coins, purchased January 2014.
In 1821, numerous Spanish port cities were struck by an outbreak of yellow fever, with over 4500 deaths in Barcelona alone. The French monarchy took advantage of the health crisis to close their borders and ban Spanish ships from their ports, quarantining not only the yellow fever but also the rash liberal uprisings that were simultaneously occurring on the peninsula.