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8 Maravedis - Philip IV countermarked
1658 year| Copper | 4 g | 24.9 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1658 |
| Value | 8 Maravedis (4⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 24.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#398184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned ReX monogram, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RX
1658
Comment
Interesting fact
The 8 Maravedis coin from Spain, issued during the reign of Philip IV in 1658, 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.
