1 Maravedi - Philip III 1599-1602 front 1 Maravedi - Philip III 1599-1602 back
1 Maravedi - Philip III 1599-1602 photo
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1 Maravedi - Philip III

 
Billon 0.8 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip III (1598-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1599-1602
Value
1 Maravedi (1⁄34)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#112773
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Lion

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPAN · REGNORUM · REX · 1600

Comment

KM#2.1 Cuenca, star on chalice
KM#2.2 Cuenca, C
KM#2.3 Segovia

Interesting fact

The 1 Maravedi coin was used as a means of payment for the common people, and its design was meant to be easily recognizable and identifiable. The coin features a simple design with the crowned shield of Spain on one side and the royal coat of arms on the other. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Maravedi coin was an important part of the Spanish economy during the reign of Philip III, and it remained in circulation for many years after his reign ended.