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2 Maravedis - Philip III
| Copper | 1.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1620 |
| Value | 2 Maravedis (1⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Lion facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1602 HISPANIARVM REX
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
KM#3.1 BurgosKM#3.2 Coruña
KM#3.3 Cuenca, star on chalice
KM#3.4 Cuenca, C
KM#3.5 Granada
KM#3.6 Madrid
KM#3.7 Segovia
KM#3.8 Seville
KM#3.9 Toledo
KM#3.10 Valladolid
Interesting fact
The 2 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Philip III (1600-1620), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a depiction of the Spanish Empire's colonization of the Americas. On the reverse side of the coin, there is an image of a Native American kneeling before a Spanish conquistador, symbolizing the Spanish conquest of the New World. This image was a common motif on Spanish coins of the time and reflects the significance of the Americas in the Spanish Empire's expansion and wealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1603 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Maravedis - Philip III 1600-1620 coin.
