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

Issuer Canary Islands (Spanish States)
Year 1578-1625
Type Emergency coin
Value 4 Maravedis
Currency Real (1497-1833)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.9 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Countermarked, Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Lettering around a circle. Engraver initials from left to center . Coin face value on the right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + KAROLVS ET IhOANA REGES Fo Y IIIIo
(Translation: Charles and Johanna kings.)
Reverse description Lettering around a circle. Two crowned `II ` inside the circle , relative to Hercules Columns; Mint House initials both sides. Oval palm leaf countermark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering +HISPANIARVM * ET * IND
(Translation: Spain and Indies.)
Edge
Mint SP
Casa de la Moneda, Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic (1542)
Mintage ND (1578-1625) - -
Numisquare ID 9563574130
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