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½ Real - Luis I
1725 year| Silver (.931) | 1.6917 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (1724) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Jerusalem Cross with lions and castle in the quarters.
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Peru, minted in 1725 during the reign of Luis I, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.931), it was designed with a unique weight of 1.6917 grams, which is slightly lighter than the standard weight for coins of its denomination. This anomaly was likely intentional, as it allowed the mint to produce more coins with the available silver supply, without sacrificing the coin's overall quality or value. This interesting fact highlights the creative solutions employed by mint officials to manage resources and meet the demands of currency production during that time.
