Spain 12 Maravedis - Felipe IV, 1636

countermark

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Spain Spain
Currency Real (1497 – 1833)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Maravedis
Year 1636
Ruler Philip IV (1621–1665)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled, countermarked
Weight (g) 6
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Maravedis from Spain. Issued in 1636. Struck in Billon. Measures 27 mm and weighs 6 g.

Obverse
Castle in octolobe. Legend around between solid and beaded circles. Countermark: 1636
Reverse
Crowned lion in octolobe. Legend around between solid and beaded circles. Countermark: XII

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1636  — Coruña; shell
1636  — Segovia; acueduct
1636  — Valladolid; shreds
1636 B — Burgos
1636 C — Cuenca
1636 G — Granada
1636 MD — Madrid
1636 S — Sevilla
1636 T — Toledo

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