From 1603 to 1659, there were six series of counterstamping the copper coinage in order to increase their value and thus raise revenue This is a rare and ancient Spanish coin dating back to the 16th century, specifically between 1580 and 1591 during the reign of King Philip II.
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For many, the decline of Spain can be dated to the economic difficulties that set in during the early years of his reign. Philip III later married his cousin Margaret of Austria, sister of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor.
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1603: the 2 & 4 maravedis have their value tripled. 1636: the pure copper maravedis (not the billon ones) also have their value tripled. 1641-42: the 2, 4 and 8 maravedis are increased in value to 6,8 and 12.
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CECA Segovia. Montaner 204 Pag.
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FERNANDO VII. Calicó nº 201.
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King Ferdinand VII, AE 8 Maravedis. 1829 J. (4.62g; 24.1mm). O./Portrait of Ferdinand VII Facing r. FERDIN·VII· D·G·HISP·REX J 4 · 1829 · R./ Cross wtih castles and lions, within wreath.
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LOT OF 2 COINS. Composition: COPPER. This account, Coin & Jewelry Mall is our new addition to our portfolio. GRADE SHOWN IS MY OPINION, BUT I HAVE PROVIDED GOOD PICTURES SO YOU BE THE JUDGE ON THE GRADE.
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