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8 Maravedis - Philip III
| Copper | 6.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1602-1621 |
| Value | 8 Maravedis (4⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Leon
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM · REX 1600
Comment
KM#9.1 BurgosKM#9.2 Cuenca
KM#9.3 Granada
KM#9.4 Madrid
KM#9.5 Segovia
KM#9.6 Toledo
KM#9.7 Valladolid
Interesting fact
The 8 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Philip III (1602-1621), 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 a commonly used material for coins at the time. The addition of the cross was meant to reassure the public that the coin was legitimate and not cursed.
