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4 Maravedis - Philip IV countermarked
| Billon | 4.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1658-1659 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Crowned ReX monogram, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RX
1658
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
The 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Philip IV (1658-1659), was countermarked with a unique symbol, known as the "Cross of the Order of the Golden Spur," which was a military order established by Philip IV in 1658. This countermark was applied to the coin to signify its authentication and legitimacy, and it can be found on the reverse side of the coin. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting and valuable to collectors of Spanish numismatics.
