Edge Plain
Error Die chips / metal excess
Face value 8 Maravedis
Metal Copper
Mint Segovia
Rarity R1 - Rare
Year of issue 180
Discover my collection in 3D
Virtual Gallery
Country: Kingdom of Spain
King: Carlos IV (1748-1788-1808-1819)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 180- (1788-1808)
Value: 8 Maravedis (8/34)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 10.9 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Mint: Segovia
Grade: VG10 (last number of date missing)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 428, Cal# 1495
Obverse:
Bust facing right of King Carlos IV, legend around, date below. Mint mark to left (Aqueduct) and number 8 for value.
Lettering:
CAROLUS•IIII• D•G•HISP•REX•
A 8
• 180- •
Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God King of Spain.
Reverse:
Cross of Don Pelayo with castles and rampant lions representing the Kingdoms of Castile and Leon, three fleurs-de-lis in a central oval representing the Bourbons and perimeter wreath.
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda.
Edge:
Smooth.
Mint:
Aqueduct → Royal Mint of Segovia (Real Ingenio de Segovia), Spain (1586-1868).
Reference : KM# 428, Cal# 1495
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)