Copper alloy 8 maravedi of Charles IV, Spain, 1803. 2007.42.30

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2007.42.30

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 8.462
    • Diameter (in mm): 31

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1803
  • Denomination: 8 maravedi
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: CAROL[US] IIII [ ] D G [ ] REX ./ 1803
    • Type: Bust of Charles IV, r. (very worn)
    • Symbol: Aqueduct

  • Reverse

    • Legend: None.
    • Type: Cross with castles and lions in angles, alternating, all within wreath.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2007.42.30
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • Found near Army Induction Center site at Whitehall St., Water, Moor and Pearl St. - Nov. 1984; McDonald's site.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (images)
  • Rights: Copyright Undetermined