4 Maravedis - Philip III /Philip IV Countermark, oval palm leaf

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IssuerCanary Islands (Spanish States)
Year1578-1625
TypeEmergency coin
Value4 Maravedis
CurrencyReal (1497-1833)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Countermarked, Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLettering around a circle. Engraver initials from left to center . Coin face value on the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ KAROLVS ET IhOANA REGES Fo Y IIIIo
(Translation: Charles and Johanna kings.)
Reverse descriptionLettering around a circle. Two crowned `II ` inside the circle , relative to Hercules Columns; Mint House initials both sides.  Oval palm leaf countermark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+HISPANIARVM * ET * IND
(Translation: Spain and Indies.)
Edge
MintSP
Casa de la Moneda, Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic (1542)
MintageND (1578-1625)  - -
Catalog ID9563574130
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