{"product_id":"pirate-coins-spanish-copper-maravedis","title":"Pirate Coins - Spanish Copper Maravedis","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese coins circulated in the 1600s, the era of sea travel...and pirates!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Maravedis would have circulated alongside gold and silver coins, making them susceptible to pirate theft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA one-of-a-kind piece of history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base gap-4 md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl p-4 md:py-6 flex lg:px-0 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Coin Per Purchase \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eIntroducing the Spanish Copper Maravedis from the 1600s, a rare and unique piece of history. Minted in Madrid during the reign of King Philip IV, these small denomination coins feature intricate designs, including shields of arms, castles, lions, and counterstamps indicating denomination. What makes these coins truly special is their association with real pirates. These maravedis would have been circulated alongside gold and silver coins, making them a valuable addition to any pirate's loot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spanish 8 Maravedis Copper Coin is a remarkable find, with its obverse displaying a rampant lion in a crowned shield with the legend 'HISPANIARVM REX' (King of Spain) and the 1625 date. The reverse side features a castle in a crowned shield with the legend 'PHILIP PVS IV D G' (Philip IV, by the grace of God), along with the denomination 'VIII' for 8 maravedis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip IV's rule was during the 'Golden Age of Spain' when Spain was the foremost global power with vast territories and colonies in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceana. With the discovery of untold riches in the Americas, the Spanish became the premier supplier of gold and silver coins worldwide, which led to increased shipping trade and wealth among merchants. The copper maravedi, valued at 34 maravedis equal to one silver real, was minted in denominations of 8, 4, 2, and 1 as the smallest silver coins were too large for most transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spanish Copper Maravedis heavily circulated during the 1600s and were commonly used in daily transactions, including by pirates, making them a one-of-a-kind piece of history. These coins are a valuable addition to any collection with each coin telling its own unique story. Don't miss the opportunity to own a genuine piece of history from the Age of Exploration with the Spanish Copper Maravedis from the 1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CoinsTV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45261115982113,"sku":"CTV004675","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9891\/7153\/products\/334878974_146527671404203_6266311561733814604_n_1.jpg?v=1685040669","url":"https:\/\/dev-coinstv.myshopify.com\/products\/pirate-coins-spanish-copper-maravedis","provider":"dev-coinstv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}