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2 Maravedis - Philip II Burgos,low grade billon ND
| Billon | 4.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1575-1585 |
| Value | 2 Maravedis (1⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Crowned lion in beaded circle. Castilian legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +REI·DE·LAS·HESPAÑAS·
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Privy marksZ=Juan de Salazar
M=Juan De Morales
Moon=Francisco de Segovia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Maravedis - Philip II (Burgos, low grade billon) ND (1575-1585) coin from Spain is that it was made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper. This was a common practice during the time period, as it allowed for the production of coins that appeared to be made of silver but were actually made of a less valuable metal. The use of billon in coinage was a way for governments to save money on the production costs of coins while still maintaining the appearance of a valuable currency.
