Dominican Republic 4 Maravedis, 1542 – 1564

Santo Domingo

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Currency La Hispaniola - Colonial Real (1537)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Maravedis
Year 1542 – 1564
Composition Billon
Shape Irregular
Technique Hammered (weight and diameter vary)
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Maravedis from Dominican Republic. Issued from 1542 to 1564. Struck in Billon. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
Castle between S and P, which represent Santo Domingo del Puerto (CARLOS QUINTO REY DE LAS INDIAS)
Reverse
Legend around rampant lion left, F below. (CARLOS QUINTO REY DE LAS INDIAS)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1542-1564) 

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