Catalonia exercises right of first refusal over 7 lots of Roman coins from Mérida auctioned in Madrid
26 Mar 2026
Effective: 13 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Auction houses, collectors and buyers of cultural and archaeological goods
Summary
The Generalitat de Cataluña preferentially acquires 7 lots of ancient coins from Emerita Augusta auctioned in Madrid. This is a historical heritage protection measure.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Orden CLT/271/2026 exercises the right of first refusal recognised in cultural heritage legislation, allowing the Generalitat de Cataluña to acquire 7 lots of coins from Emerita Augusta (present-day Mérida, Roman period) auctioned by the Tauler y Fau auction house in Madrid. This right allows public administrations to …
Full official title
Orden CLT/271/2026, de 13 de marzo, por la que se ejercita el derecho de tanteo sobre 7 lotes de monedas de Emerita Augusta, subastados por la sala Tauler y Fau, en Madrid.