{"product_id":"1718-1-maravedi-spanish-colonial-copper-coin-copy-1","title":"1718 Spain Copper 1 Maravedí – Philip V Spanish Colonial Copper Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1718 Spain Copper 1 Maravedí – Philip V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original 1718 Spanish copper 1 Maravedí coin, issued during the reign of King Philip V of Spain (1700–1746), the first Bourbon monarch of Spain. Struck in copper, this coin measures approximately 18 mm in diameter, weighs 2.25 grams, and has a thickness of 1 mm with a smooth edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the crowned royal monogram of Philip V, surrounded by the Latin inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePHILIP V D G HISPAN REX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Philip V, by the Grace of God, King of Spain). The reverse displays a crowned lion holding a sword, accompanied by the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVTRVMQ VIRT PROTEGO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “I protect both through virtue,” a reference to the Spanish monarchy’s territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCataloged as KM#301, this example is identified as Very Fine (VF) and exhibits visible circulation wear, natural patina, and surface characteristics consistent with its age. A fascinating piece of early 18th-century Spanish history, minted during a period of significant political and dynastic change in Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drac Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645260267794,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/1259\/0354\/files\/FullSizeRender_b4d6fbcb-f054-4977-81cd-486772ff67e2.heic?v=1793068746","url":"https:\/\/dracstudios.net\/products\/1718-1-maravedi-spanish-colonial-copper-coin-copy-1","provider":"Drac Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}