Description
1659 Spain 4 Maravedís – Counterstamped Issue
Certified XF45 BN
A scarce and historically significant Spanish bronze 4 Maravedís dated 1659, featuring an official counterstamp from a period of monetary reform under Philip IV of Spain.
Date: 1659
Denomination: 4 Maravedís (4M)
Composition: Copper / Bronze
Grade: XF45 BN (Extremely Fine, Brown) – Certified
Type: Counterstamped issue
During the 17th century, Spain frequently countermarked earlier copper coins to adjust value amid economic instability and bullion shortages. These counterstamps are an important part of Spanish colonial and domestic monetary history, reflecting fiscal reforms and inflationary pressures of the era.
Condition: Sharp details consistent with XF45 grade. Strong counterstamp definition with attractive brown surfaces.
A desirable certified example of mid-17th century Spanish coinage — ideal for collectors of world crowns, Spanish Empire issues, or countermarked coinage.
