Spain 12 Maravedis - Felipe IV, 1641 – 1642

countermark

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Spain Spain
Currency Real (1497 – 1833)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Maravedis
Year 1641 – 1642
Ruler Philip IV (1621–1665)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Countermarked, roller milled
Weight (g) 6.6
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Maravedis from Spain. Issued from 1641 to 1642. Struck in Billon. Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.6 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield between aqueduct and value in beaded circle. Legend around. Countermarked 1641. (Philip III by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned shield, date at left, in beaded circle. Legend around. Countermarked XII. (King of the Spains)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1642  Coruña (Shell)
1642  Segovia (acueducto)
1642  Trujillo
1642  Valladolid
1642 B Burgos
1642 C Cuenca
1642 G Granada
1642 MD Madrid
1642 S Sevilla
1642 T Toledo
1641  Coruña (Shell)
1641  Segovia (acueducto)
1641  Trujillo
1641  Valladolid
1641 B Burgos
1641 C Cuenca
1641 G Granada
1641 MD Madrid
1641 S Sevilla
1641 T Toledo
ND (1641-1642)  Date not visible
ND (1641-1642)  Mintmark not visible

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