{"product_id":"spanish-bronze-maravedis-sterling-silver-pendant-8165","title":"Spanish Bronze Maravedis, Sterling Silver Pendant, 8165","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0in .1in .25in .1in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSPAIN. PHILIP III\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAE 4 Maravedis\u003c\/b\u003e, Madrid Mint.\u003cbr\u003eObverse: PHILIPPVS III DG, Castle with three towers within crowned shield border. Reverse: HISPANARIVM REX 1603, Rampant lion left within crowned shield border.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in .1in 6.0pt .1in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e The 4 maravedis coin from 1603, minted during the reign of King Philip III of Spain (1598–1621), is an example of early 17th-century Spanish currency. The maravedí, originally a gold coin, had transitioned to a copper-based currency by this period, reflecting changes in Spain's monetary system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in .1in 6.0pt .1in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eDuring this era, Spanish coins were typically produced using the hammered coinage method. This manual process involved placing a blank coin between two dies and striking it with a hammer, often resulting in irregular shapes and slight design variations. These characteristics make each coin unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in .1in .5in .1in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the early 1600s, a merchant in Madrid might have used a 4 maravedis coin to purchase goods in the bustling markets. This coin would have passed through various hands—a farmer, a craftsman, or a traveler—each transaction contributing to the vibrant economic life of Spain. Today, such a coin offers a tangible connection to the daily experiences of people from that era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324550201484,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/8165A_1e6fd344-ce94-424a-bd8e-c02cdb2ece2e.jpg?v=1775590097","url":"https:\/\/ownapieceofhistory.biz\/products\/spanish-bronze-maravedis-sterling-silver-pendant-8165","provider":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}