Edge Plain
Error Broadstrike
Face value 8 Maravedis
Metal Copper
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1661
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Country: Kingdom of Spain - King Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1661 (1660-1664)
Value: 8 Maravedis (8/34)
Currency: Real (1497-1833)
Mint: Madrid
Metal: Copper
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: VF35
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 171.5
Obverse:
Portrait of King Felipe IV facing to right, legend around.
Lettering:
PHILIPPUS • IIII •D•G•
Reverse:
Crowned shield between Letter Mint and value, legend around with date at top. Engraver's initials below shield.
Lettering:
HI[SPANIA]RVM • 1661
M / VIII
Y
Edge:
Plain.
Mint:
MD → Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date).
Mintmark of Royal Mint of Spain.
Comments:
KM#171.1 Burgos
KM#171.2 Cuenca
KM#171.3 Granada
KM#171.4 Madrid, 8
KM#171.5 Madrid, VIII
Reference : KM# 171.5 // Cal#1420
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)