2 Maravedis - Charles and Joanna ND
1542 year| Billon | 1.82 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Santo Domingo (1492-1821) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1516-1555) |
| Queen | Joanna (Juana I) (1504-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1542 |
| Value | 2 Maravedis (1⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1537-1822) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#286889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned pillars.
Lettering: ISPANIARVM ET INDIA R
Translation: Monarchs of Spain and India.
Interesting fact
The 2 Maravedis coin from the Dominican Republic featuring Charles and Joanna ND (1542) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the 16th century for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was used to create coins that looked like they were made of pure silver but were actually less valuable. This coin, in particular, weighs 1.82 grams and is a rare example of a Billon coin from the Dominican Republic during the 16th century.