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4 Maravedis - Charles and Joanna ND
| Bronze | 4.0 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Santo Domingo (1492-1821) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1516-1555) |
| Queen | Joanna (Juana I) (1504-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1542-1556 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1537-1822) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARUM ET INDIARUM
Translation: Of the Spains and the Indias
Edge
Plain
Comment
Santo Domingo non-dated (1542-1556) 4 Maravedi devaluated to 2 Maravedi (1577) and revalidated with a "key" counterstamp.In 1577 due to the monetary crisis in "La Hispaniola", the 4 Maravedi minted for circulation in Santo Domingo between 1542 and 1556 during the reign of Carlos I and Joanna I, were recalled and counterstamped with a "key" mark, devaluing them to 2 Maravedi.
Weight and diameter varies, for example:
Diameter-24.5x23.0 mm
Weight-3.84 g
Diameter-23.6x22.4 mm
Weight-2.57 g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Maravedis coin from the Dominican Republic is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V and Joanna of Castile, who were the rulers of the Spanish Empire at the time. This coin was used as a form of currency in the colonies, and its design features the royal coat of arms and the inscription "Santo Domingo" to indicate its origin. Despite its small denomination, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
