4 Maravedis - Philip V Valencia
| Copper | 8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1718-1720 |
| Value | 4 Maravedis (2⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Crowned lion with scepter and saber with two balls representing the two worlds at his feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRVMQ ✣ VIRT ✣ PROTEGO
✣ 1718 ✣
Unabridged legend: Utrumque Virtum Protego
Translation: Protector of Virtue
Interesting fact
The 4 Maravedis coin from Philip V's reign (1718-1720) was the first coin to feature the iconic "Pillar of Hercules" design, which has since become a symbol of Spanish currency. The design features two pillars, one representing the European continent and the other representing the American continent, with a small globe on top and a banner that reads "Plus ultra," which means "further beyond" in Latin. This design was meant to represent the vastness of the Spanish Empire and its influence on both sides of the Atlantic.
