Philip IV 4 Maravedis
Spain
1621–1665
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 20 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$0.15
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 11.5g
Updated 7:39 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Years Minted | 1621–1665 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the bust of King Philip IV facing right.
Reverse
Depicts a crowned shield with the Spanish coat of arms.
History & Notable Facts
The 4 Maravedis under Philip IV was minted from copper sourced from mines in Spain's declining empire, often recycled from scrap to meet wartime demands.
This made it a practical choice for a coin that saw heavy circulation in both Europe and the colonies. Struck at mints like Seville, the design featured the king's bust on one side and a heraldic shield on the other, though variations occurred due to worn dies. Records from the period are spotty; we know production ramped up after 1621, but exact figures were lost in later archival fires.
Not every specimen survived intact—corrosion from the metal's impurities was common, giving some a distinctly weathered look. As for its value, well, in numismatics, even a coin that once bought little can fetch more than its weight in copper today.
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