8 Maravedis - Philip IV (countermarked) 1654-1655 front 8 Maravedis - Philip IV (countermarked) 1654-1655 back
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8 Maravedis - Philip IV countermarked

 
Billon 6.7 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1654-1655
Value
8 Maravedis (4⁄17)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Billon
Weight
6.7 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#375666
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Countermark

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1655

Edge

Plain

Comment

Interesting fact

The 8 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Philip IV (1654-1655), features a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or marking added to the coin after it was minted. This countermark was used to verify the coin's authenticity and value, and it's a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era.