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8 Maravedis - Philip IV countermarked
Billon | 6.7 g | 30 mm |
Issuer | Spain |
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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 |
Numista | N#375666 |
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Rarity index | 78% |
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.