1720 Spain Copper 1 Maravedí – Philip V Spanish Colonial Copper Coin

1720 Spain Copper 1 Maravedí – Philip V

An original 1720 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 denomination measures approximately 18 mm in diameter, has a standard weight of 2.25 grams, and features a smooth edge.

The obverse features the crowned royal monogram of Philip V, surrounded by the Latin inscription PHILIP V D G HISPAN REX (Philip V, by the Grace of God, King of Spain). The reverse displays a crowned lion holding a sword, accompanied by the inscription VTRVMQ VIRT PROTEGO, meaning “I protect both through virtue,” a reference to the Spanish monarchy’s territories.

Cataloged as KM#301, this coin represents an interesting piece of early 18th-century Spanish history. More than 300 years old, it offers a tangible connection to the reign of Philip V and the Bourbon dynasty’s early years in Spain.