4 Maravedis - Isabel II 1837-1855 front 4 Maravedis - Isabel II 1837-1855 back
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4 Maravedis - Isabel II

 
Copper 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
Queen
Isabella II (1833-1868)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1837-1855
Value
4 Maravedis (2⁄17)
Currency
Real de vellon (1808-1848)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#18504
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Cross of Don Pelayo with castles and rampant lions representing the Kingdoms of Castile and Leon, three fleurs-de-lis in a central oval representing the Bourbons.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REYNA DE LAS ESPAÑAS.

Translation:
Queen of the Spains
BA.

Engraver: Mariano González de Sepúlveda Salazar

Comment

KM#530.1 Barcelona
KM#530.2 Jubia
KM#530.3 Segovia

Interesting fact

The 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Isabel II (1837-1855), was made of copper and weighed 5 grams. Despite its relatively small size and value, this coin was an important part of the Spanish currency system during that time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1847 J - - - - - -

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