© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Maravedi - Philip II Segovia,milled
| Billon | 1.8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1597-1598 |
| Value | 1 Maravedi (1⁄34) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#132248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lion in circle. Lengend around. Date on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN · REGNORUM · REX
·1597·
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Regnorum Rex
Translation: King of all Spanish kingdoms
Comment
The lettering of both sides:
PHILIPPVS D(ei) G(ratia) OMNIVM HISPAN(iarum) REGNORUM REX
could be translated as:
Philip King of all the Spanish Kingdoms by the Grace of God
Interesting fact
The 1 Maravedi coin from Philip II's reign was the first coin to feature the legend "Plus ultra" (further beyond), which became a motto for the Spanish Empire and is still used on the coat of arms of Spain today.
