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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
8 Maravedis - Charles II
1691 year| Copper | 12.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish possession of Oran (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1691 |
| Value | 8 Maravedis (4⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1509-1708) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned "IHS" above "ORAN"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 91
IHS
ORAN
Translation:
1691
Jesus
Oran
Comment
Minted in Madrid to be used in OranInteresting fact
The 8 Maravedis coin from the Spanish possession of Oran (Algeria) in 1691 is interesting because it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time, but it weighed 12.58 grams, which is slightly heavier than the standard weight for coins of that denomination. This could indicate that the coin was minted with a higher level of detail or craftsmanship than other coins of its kind.