© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
4 Maravedis - Philip III
1618 year| Copper | 3.29 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish possession of Oran (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1618 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1509-1708) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Letters around small cross forming ORAN with legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
O
R + A
N
HISPANIARUM·REX·
Translation: King of Spain
Comment
For use only in Oran.Interesting fact
The 4 Maravedis coin from Philip III's reign (1618) was used as a form of currency in the Spanish possession of Oran (Algeria) and was made of copper, weighing 3.29 grams. Despite its small weight, it was still considered a significant denomination in its time and was used for everyday transactions. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and materials were influenced by the Spanish Empire's colonial expansion and trade routes, which stretched from the Americas to North Africa and the Middle East. The coin's unique blend of Spanish and Islamic influences reflects the cultural exchange and diversity that characterized the region during that period.
