Spain 1641 Countermarked 8 Maravedis Coin
Offered is a fascinating re-assessed 8 Maravedi copper coin, countermarked under the reign of Philip I, around 1641 as part of the attempted currency reform. Bearing several distinct punches, this piece also has a clearly discernible undertype, being what appears to be a 1601 Barcelona 8 Maravedi - a scarce feature with these countermarked issues. A lovely original patina serves to round out this interesting coin.
Offered is a fascinating re-assessed 8 Maravedi copper coin, countermarked under the reign of Philip I, around 1641 as part of the attempted currency reform. Bearing several distinct punches, this piece also has a clearly discernible undertype, being what appears to be a 1601 Barcelona 8 Maravedi - a scarce feature with these countermarked issues. A lovely original patina serves to round out this interesting coin.
Offered is a fascinating re-assessed 8 Maravedi copper coin, countermarked under the reign of Philip I, around 1641 as part of the attempted currency reform. Bearing several distinct punches, this piece also has a clearly discernible undertype, being what appears to be a 1601 Barcelona 8 Maravedi - a scarce feature with these countermarked issues. A lovely original patina serves to round out this interesting coin.