Description: 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. This coin has a denomination of 2 Maravedis and was minted in Spain. This coin has many counterstamps from devaluation in the 1600’s which makes it all the more interesting as a historical item. From 1603 to 1659, there were six series of counterstamping the copper coinage in order to increase their value and thus raise revenue: 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 1651-52: the 1 and 2 maravedis are quadrupled in value 1654-55: the 4 maravedis are doubled to 8. Philip II, also known as Philip the Prudent, was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598. He was also jure uxoris King of England and Ireland from his marriage to Queen Mary I in 1554 until her death in 1558. It is a piece of Medieval history, over 400 years old, and a true collector's item for any coin enthusiast or history buff. Its intricate design and unique features make it a valuable addition to any collection. C347
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Capitola, California
End Time: 2024-11-24T13:32:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Maravedí
Composition: Copper
Year: 1566
Color: BN
Fineness: 0.8
KM Number: Unk
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
Certification: Uncertified
