Unidentified Spanish cob?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by ButterflyRose, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. ButterflyRose

    ButterflyRose New Member

    Coin20ScanFront.jpg Coin20Back.jpg Coin20Front.jpg Coin20ScanBack.jpg

    I'm curious about this one's origins... but can you also tell me what the image is supposed to be on the front image (I recognize the structure on the back as a castle-type-building... but all my untrained eyes see on the front is something out of a Rorschach test). Thanks!
     
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  3. DCH

    DCH Member

    Spain, 4 Maravedis of Philip III, Segovia Mint. Issued 1602-1620.
    Obverse: Castle, Aqueduct mintmark(Segovia) left, denomination IIII right.
    Reverse: Lion rampant left.(rotate image 180)

    http://www.ma-shops.com/mpo/item.php5?id=5501
     
  4. ButterflyRose

    ButterflyRose New Member

    Thank you DCH! And, I'll keep looking for the lion rampant until I see it. :O)
     
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