Spain. Felipe IV. 8 Maravedís 1663 Madrid MS (No reserve price)





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This 8-maravedí coin of Felipe IV was minted in Madrid in 1663 and retains almost all of its original silvering.
Description from the seller
Spain – Philip IV. 8 maravedís 1663, Madrid (M-S)
DESCRIPTION
Philip IV, the "Planet King": the same man who peeks into Velázquez's Las Meninas mirror. A coin of very short life: minted only between 1661 and 1664 and then abandoned.
Anv.: bust of Philip IV to the right, in a circle. PHILIPPVS IIII D G
Rev.: crowned shield of Castile and León; to the left, M (Madrid) and S (assayer); to the right, the value 8. HISPANIARVM REX 1663
Conserves virtually all of its original silvering, very rare in this condition.
AC 367 · KM# 162 · EBC-.
Delivered with certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Spain – Philip IV. 8 maravedís 1663, Madrid (M-S)
DESCRIPTION
Philip IV, the "Planet King": the same man who peeks into Velázquez's Las Meninas mirror. A coin of very short life: minted only between 1661 and 1664 and then abandoned.
Anv.: bust of Philip IV to the right, in a circle. PHILIPPVS IIII D G
Rev.: crowned shield of Castile and León; to the left, M (Madrid) and S (assayer); to the right, the value 8. HISPANIARVM REX 1663
Conserves virtually all of its original silvering, very rare in this condition.
AC 367 · KM# 162 · EBC-.
Delivered with certificate of authenticity.

