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1 Maravedi - Charles III
| Copper | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1770-1775 |
| Value | 1 Maravedi (1⁄34) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#59283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cross of Don Pelayo with castles and rampant lions representing the Kingdoms of Castile and Leon, three fleurs-de-lis in a central oval representing the Bourbons and perimeter wreath.
Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin
Comment
KM#405.1 Madrid mint
KM#405.2 Segovia mint
Interesting fact
The 1 Maravedi coin was the smallest denomination coin minted during the reign of Charles III of Spain, and it was made of copper. Despite its small size and value, the coin was still widely used in everyday transactions, reflecting the economic and social changes that were taking place in Spain during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Maravedi - Charles III 1770-1775 coin.
