© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
2 Maravedis - Philip V Madrid and Seville mints
1710 year| Copper | 2.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1710 |
| Value | 2 Maravedis (1⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Round quartered coat of arms with castles and lions.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⋆ PHILIPPVS ⋆ V ⋆ D ⋆ G ⋆
1710
Unabridged legend: Philippus V Dei Gratia
Translation: Philip V by the Grace of God
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#285.1 Madrid mint
KM#285.2 Seville mint
The Calicó Catalog 2019 considers this coin an Unadopted Trial Strike
Interesting fact
The 2 Maravedis coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V in 1710, was part of a series of coins that were minted in both Madrid and Seville. This coin was made of copper and weighed 2.7 grams. Despite its relatively small size and value, this coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity. In fact, some examples of this coin in good condition have been known to sell for thousands of dollars at auction.
