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¼ Real - Philip II castle
| Silver (.931) | 0.8458 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1570-1577 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 0.8458 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms (left lion).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET INDIARVM REX
Translation: and king of the Indies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip II of Peru, and was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate his reign. The castle on the coin represents the castle of the King of Spain and symbolizes the power and authority of the Spanish monarchy.
