© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Maravedis - Philip II Coruña, low grade billon ND
| Billon | 4.2 g | 22 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 | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned lion in beaded circle. Castilian legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +REI·DE·LAS·HESPAÑAS·
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Mintmark scallop shellInitials
V=Sebastian Vazquez
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip the Prudent. He was a member of the House of Habsburg and ruled Spain from 1556 until his death in 1598. During his reign, he oversaw the creation of the Spanish Empire, which became one of the most powerful empires in the world at the time. This coin, which was minted in the city of Coruña, is a small representation of the economic and political power that Spain held during this period.
