© Jérémy Pureur
© Jérémy Pureur
Denier - Philip II ND
| Copper | 3.5 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Navarre (Spain) (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1598 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Real |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Navarre
Script: Latin
Lettering: CRISTIANA
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip the Prudent. He was a powerful king who ruled over a vast empire that included not only Spain, but also much of Europe and the Americas. Despite his powerful reign, this coin was made of copper, which was a relatively cheap metal at the time, indicating that even the most powerful rulers had to make economic decisions when it came to minting coins.
