Spain 2 Maravedis - Felipe II, 1566 – 1572
high grade billon
Information
Country
Spain
Spain
Currency
Real
(1497 – 1833)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Maravedis
Year
1566 – 1572
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.7
Diameter (mm)
12
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Maravedis from Spain. Issued from 1566 to 1572. Struck in Billon. Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.7 g.
- Obverse
- Castle in beaded circle. Mint mark at left and privy mark at right. Legend around. (Philip II)
- Reverse
- Crowned lion in beaded circle. Legend around. (King of the Spains)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1568-1572) A | — | Valladolid,Cal#900 | 11% | |
| ND (1566-1572) B | — | Burgos,Cal#797 | 46% | |
| ND (1566-1572) C | — | Cuenca,Cal#824 | 43% |
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