maravedi

noun2

1. •
   (historical) A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.

   • an thou dost go on to put thy filthy lucre in the balance with thy daughter’s life and honour, by Heaven, I will strip thee of every maravedi thou hast in the world, before three days are out! — 1819
2. •
   (figurative) A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.

   • I think I know myself; I am not prone to suspicion; but for those strange words, I should not have cared a maravedi for her painting that cursed flower. — 1836