#o278# Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1655 AD (New Zealand Stock) holding patera over altar and

holding patera over altar and long scepter

It is only today that these coins are being uncovered in great numbers due to the advancement of metal detectors

Constantine X

IOVI CONSERVAT

-Legend within laurel wreath

#o278# Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1655 AD (New Zealand Stock) holding patera over altar andWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Spanish Countermarked 4 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1655 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