Spanish Countermarked Coin? - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,755
Jay1234 Valued Member United States 379 Posts	Posted 08/03/2019 6:47 pm I think this is a Spanish countermarked coin. The date 1641 looks countermarked but the 8 in a circle almost looks countermarked over that. Anyone ever see anything like this or know where this is from? Report this Post to the Staff

Jay1234 Valued Member United States 379 Posts	Posted 08/03/2019 7:09 pm I should add that this coin is 21 x 23mm and 5.2 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34402 Posts	Posted 08/03/2019 9:41 pm @jay, this isn't my area of expertise, but it looks like Philip IV countermarked coins of Philip III with a crowned 1641. Just spitballing, but perhaps this coin was remonetized one at 8 Maravedis and then later re-remonetized at 3 Maravedis? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Jay1234 Valued Member United States 379 Posts	Posted 08/04/2019 1:32 pm Interesting thought. I don't suppose there's a way to easily look these up? Report this Post to the Staff
txabs Valued Member Spain 125 Posts	Posted 08/11/2019 04:42 am This is a maravedis coin counterstriked on c XVII, under Felipe IV as Spence sugested. Base coin is Felipe III or Felipe IV hammered 8 maravedis, from 1602 to 1626. First countermark is Madrid (MD) 1641 restrike to VIII maravedis, not III, this restrike is partially hidden by the next one. And yes, they countermarked 8 maravedis coins with 8 maravedis restrikes, don't ask xD Then, again a 8 maravedis restrike in 1652, can't see the mintmark, ¿maybe Coruña? Coruña mintmark is a scallop (clam). BTW, you are watching one of the sides upside down, sorry for the bad quality, but this is how you read this spanish restrikes and countermarks Regards! Edited by txabs 08/11/2019 05:17 am Report this Post to the Staff
Jay1234 Valued Member United States 379 Posts	Posted 08/22/2019 7:07 pm Thank you TXABS! Report this Post to the Staff
Iberia New Member Portugal 5 Posts	Posted 09/01/2019 6:33 pm You might find this page helpful www.maravedis.net/resellos.html Edited by Iberia 09/01/2019 6:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,755

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: World Coins and Currency Forums Forum: World Coins and Commemoratives

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.26 seconds to rattle this change.