© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Maravedis - Philip IV Cordoba
1663 year| Copper | 1.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#158051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle between initials and value. Legend with date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM REX 1663
CT IIII M
Translation:
King of the Spains
Cordoba T 4 maravedis
Interesting fact
The 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Philip IV in 1663, features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to counteract the belief that the coin was cursed. This belief was likely due to the coin's unusual shape and the fact that it was made of copper, which was not commonly used in coinage at the time. The addition of the cross was meant to reassure the public that the coin was legitimate and not cursed, and it has since become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
