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4 Maravedis - Philip IV countermarked
| Copper | 2.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1652 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#140426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Date countermark
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1651
Comment
Interesting fact
The 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Philip IV (1651-1652), features a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or marking added to the coin after it was minted. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin was valid for circulation in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin is an interesting example of how colonial powers used currency to exert control over their territories and populations.
