© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
½ Real - Luis I
1724 year| Silver (.931) | 1.6917 g | 17.07 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (1724) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1724 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Diameter | 17.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spain coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISP•ET•INDIARVM•REX
Translation: Of Spain and the Indies King
Comment
Luis I coinage is among the rarest and most valuable for collectors. He only reigned 7 months during the year of 1724 and then he died at age 17. His father Felipe V returned to the throne after this, hence Felipe V coinage exists prior and post Luis' I.Any coinage from posterior years was already minted at the time of his dead and kept in storage, or was released as a memento from the dead King.
Struck on specially prepared round planchets using well centered dies in excellent condition to prove the quality of the minting to the Viceroy or even to the King.
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 1.6917 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of King Louis I of Spain, who ruled from 1724 to 1746. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Mexico, which was then a Spanish colony, and it features the image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during that time, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of Mexico and its colonial past.
