Spain 2 Maravedis - Felipe II, 1580 – 1591
low grade billon; latin legend
Information
Country
Spain
Spain
Currency
Real
(1497 – 1833)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Maravedis
Year
1580 – 1591
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Billon (.014 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Maravedis from Spain. Issued from 1580 to 1591. Struck in Billon (.014 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- Castle with mint and official marks in beaded circle. Latin legend around.
- Reverse
- Crowned lion in beaded circle. Latin legend around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1587-1591) CI | — | — | Cuenca,Cal#805 | 12% | |
| ND (1580-1587) IM | — | — | Segovia,Cal#850 | 12% | |
| ND (1580-1587) IM | — | — | Segovia,Cal#851 | 1.2% | |
| ND (1580-1591) | — | — | Countermarks | 6% | |
| ND (1580-1591) CA | — | € 5,90 | Cuenca,Cal#803 | 48% | |
| ND (1580-1591) CX | — | — | Cuenca,Cal#806 | 28% | |
| ND (1580-1591) D | — | — | Segovia,Cal#847 | 6% | |
| ND (1580-1591) D | — | — | Segovia,Cal#848 | ||
| ND (1580-1591) GF | — | — | Granada,Cal#826 | 5% | |
| ND (1580-1591) GF | — | — | Granada,Cal#827 | ||
| ND (1580-1591) ID | — | — | Segovia,Cal#849 | 4% | |
| ND (1580-1591) T | — | — | Toledo,Cal#873 | 9% | |
| ND (1580-1591) T | — | — | Toledo,Cal#875 | 4% |
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