© Giovanni Puperi
© Giovanni Puperi
4 Maravedis - Philip IV copper, hammered
| Copper | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1626 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Lion to left in cicle. Legend around with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM·REX
Translation: King of Spain
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#7.1 BurgosKM#7.2 Coruña
KM#7.3 Cuenca
KM#7.4 Granada
KM#7.5 Madrid
KM#7.6 Segovia
KM#7.7 Seville
KM#7.8 Toledo
KM#7.9 Valladolid
© Image courtesy of Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Interesting fact
The 4 Maravedis coin from Philip IV's reign (1621-1626) was the first coin to feature the iconic "pillar and waves" design, which would become a hallmark of Spanish coinage for centuries to come. This design featured a column (representing the Pillars of Hercules) and waves (representing the Atlantic Ocean) on the reverse side of the coin, and was meant to symbolize Spain's powerful navy and its role as a global maritime power.
