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2 Maravedis - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I ND
| Billon (.024 silver) | 4.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1516-1555) Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1566 |
| Value | 2 Maravedis (1⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Billon (.024 silver) |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX ET REGINA CASTELLE LEGIONIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Maravedis coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Ferdinand V and Elizabeth I (1520-1566), is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy consisting of 0.024 silver and the rest copper or other base metals. This coin was significant because it was used as a medium of exchange during a time of economic growth and cultural flourishing in Spain, particularly in the cities of Castile and Aragon. Despite its relatively low value, the 2 Maravedis coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in everyday transactions.
