2 Maravedis 1718-1720 [Spain]

About the object

Country: Spain
Shape: Round
Weight: 5.5 g
Metal: Copper
Composition: Cu
Denomination: 2 maravedis
Currency: Maravedi
Orientation: Coin alignment
Reference: KM# 302
Diameter: 21 mm

Reverse

At the top - the year of issue: "1720". In the center is a crowned lion holding two globes. To the right, bottom, and left along the rim is the country's motto in Latin: "VTRUNQ·VIRT·PROTEGO". The rim is decorated with raised denticles.

Obverse

In the center - the country's coat of arms in the form of a shield, surmounted by a crown. To its left - the mintmark of the Barcelona mint - the letter: "B", to its right - the Roman numeral 2: "II". In the exergue, along the curve of the coin's edge, is an inscription in Latin: "PHILIP·V·D·G·HISPAN·REX" - "PHILIP V BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF SPAIN".