© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Maravedis - Philip IV billon
1661 year| Billon | 1.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | 8 Maravedis (4⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#112791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned arms between mintmark and value VIII. All in a circle. Legend with date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM REX 1661
BR
B
VIII
Translation: King of Spain
Comment
Silver (.0694)KM#12.1 Burgos
KM#12.2 Cuenca
KM#12.3 Granada
KM#12.4 Madrid
KM#12.5 Segovia
KM#12.6 Seville
KM#12.7 Toledo
KM#12.8 Valladolid
Interesting fact
The 8 Maravedis coin from Spain, minted in 1661 during the reign of Philip IV, is interesting because it was made of a unique material called "billon." Billon is an alloy of silver and copper that was commonly used in European coinage during the 17th and 18th centuries. The use of billon in coins was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver, while still maintaining the value of the coin. The fact that this coin was made of billon highlights the economic and political considerations of the time, and how they influenced the production of currency.
