8 Maravedis - Philip IV (hammered) 1621-1626 front 8 Maravedis - Philip IV (hammered) 1621-1626 back
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8 Maravedis - Philip IV hammered

 
Copper 4.5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1626
Value
8 Maravedis (4⁄17)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#40685
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Crowned shield with a lion, date right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPANIARVM·REX
1623

Comment

KM#10.1 Burgos
KM#10.2 Coruña. Scallop
KM#10.3 Cuenca
KM#10.4 Granada
KM#10.5 Madrid
KM#10.6 Segovia. Aqueduct

KM#10.7 Seville
KM#10.8 Toledo
KM#10.9 Valladolid

Variant of 1623 segovia (double aqueduct with date on the left) weight 7,3grs

Interesting fact

The 8 Maravedis coin from Philip IV's reign (1621-1626) was the first coin to feature the iconic "hammered" design, which was created by hammering the metal rather than using a machine to stamp it. This unique design feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the coin's authenticity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1621  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Maravedis - Philip IV (hammered) 1621-1626 coin.