Spain 1785 Copper 4 Maravedis
Offered is a very appealing 1785 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, KM#407.2. These 18th-century copper minors were issued in vast quantities at a loss by the Royal Authority using copper from Sweden which was traded for silver from the New World. This farcical endeavour was intended to re-establish the relationship in value between copper and silver coin, and to thusly stem the rampant inflation brought about by Spain’s colonial riches.
This being said, coppers of this type were very much ‘workhorse’ pieces, struck quickly, and circulated long and hard. This example displays a remarkably good strike and planchet, with the exception of a small amount of porosity / a flan flaw in the date area. It also retains a wholesome, original deep chocolate patina, and generally benefits from great eye appeal for the type.
Offered is a very appealing 1785 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, KM#407.2. These 18th-century copper minors were issued in vast quantities at a loss by the Royal Authority using copper from Sweden which was traded for silver from the New World. This farcical endeavour was intended to re-establish the relationship in value between copper and silver coin, and to thusly stem the rampant inflation brought about by Spain’s colonial riches.
This being said, coppers of this type were very much ‘workhorse’ pieces, struck quickly, and circulated long and hard. This example displays a remarkably good strike and planchet, with the exception of a small amount of porosity / a flan flaw in the date area. It also retains a wholesome, original deep chocolate patina, and generally benefits from great eye appeal for the type.
Offered is a very appealing 1785 4 Maravedis coin from Spain, KM#407.2. These 18th-century copper minors were issued in vast quantities at a loss by the Royal Authority using copper from Sweden which was traded for silver from the New World. This farcical endeavour was intended to re-establish the relationship in value between copper and silver coin, and to thusly stem the rampant inflation brought about by Spain’s colonial riches.
This being said, coppers of this type were very much ‘workhorse’ pieces, struck quickly, and circulated long and hard. This example displays a remarkably good strike and planchet, with the exception of a small amount of porosity / a flan flaw in the date area. It also retains a wholesome, original deep chocolate patina, and generally benefits from great eye appeal for the type.