#k234# Spanish Countermarked 8 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1654 AD UK Reference: SB 497

Reference: SB 497

Up for auction is an Anonymous Greek City Issue Bronze Coin of Lampsakos from 400-200 BC

ID# 618g (UK)

REFERENCE: Milne 4937

-  Radiate & cuirassed bust right

#k234# Spanish Countermarked 8 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1654 AD UK Reference: SB 497Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Spanish Countermarked 8 maravedis coin of Philip IV, 1654 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