#I267# Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1655 AD

#I267# Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1655 ADWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1655 AD During the Spanish 80 year war, the empire suffered from an acute lack of copper due to increased demand for munitions (ie cannons). This crisis was compounded by background inflation (an ongoing concern given the influx of precious metals from the Americas since the 16th century) . In an attempt to address these issues, the government attempted to

minted between 400-350 BC Diameter: 5mm Weight: 0

-Forepart of boar right

ID#819g (UK)

MINT: Myrina

290-285 BC

minted between 223-187 BC

- Serpent staff of Asklepios

- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt

REFERENCE: SNG von Aulock 1374

REVERSE: IOVI CONSER

-  Wreathed head of Demeter left

5 mm Weight: 0