© R A G
© R A G
4 Maravedis - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I ND
| Billon (.019 silver) | 9.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1516-1555) Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1552-1566 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Billon (.019 silver) |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Rampant crowned lion facing left and rounded by a six lobule double line. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX ET REGINA CASTELLE LEGIONIS
Comment
The patriarchal cross at the right of the castle in the photo is the mark of the official Pedro Roman, who worked from 1558 to 1576 in Cuenca, but there are others possible marks.Minted by order of Charles V from 1552 and by Philipe II from 1556 to 1566 with the Catholic Monarchs' names in the legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Ferdinand V and Elizabeth I (1552-1566), is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy consisting of 0.019 silver and 99.981% copper. This coin was significant because it was the first time that a Spanish coin featured the portrait of a queen, Elizabeth I, alongside her husband Ferdinand V. Additionally, the coin's design featured the royal shield and the motto "Tanto monta" which translates to "As much as it weighs," referring to the coin's value being equal to its weight in silver.
