Colonial/Revolutionary War era Spanish copper Cob Coin, ca. 1600s – 1700s (SOLD)

A Spanish copper "ardevis" coin refers to the Maravedis, a common copper coin used in Spain and in the American colonies from the 16th to18th centuries. This one measures about 30mm and very faint it appears it may have "162.".Their appearance is crude and irregular. These "cob" coins often had a castle and lion, deeply associated with the Pirate Era and valued in fractions of silver reals.

These were issued by various monarchs like Philip III and IV, Charles I, and Isabel II, in denominations like 1, 2, 4, and 8 maravedis, representing small change.

Yes, Spanish "cobs," along with other Spanish coins like the famous "piece of eight," were widely used and circulated as currency in the American colonies and the fledgling United States during the Revolutionary War era.  They served as crucial hard currency when colonial paper money was scarce and unreliable.

The new American nation couldn't mint enough of its own coins, and British currency was scarce. They are often found at Revolutionary War sites and forts. This would make a nice addition to any Revolutionary War or Colonial collection.