#I783# Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1659 AD

#I783# Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1659 ADWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1659 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

-Forepart of roaring lion right

ΓETAC KAICAΡ

ID# 417h (UK)

with phiale and long torch

Reference: Svoronos 1715

pellet & amphora in corners

legend below

CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM/ S - C

all within wreath

Reference: Wiener CNA B201

grain wreath in hair

- Emperor enthroned