© Fotografie Lübke & Wiedemann, Leonberg
© Fotografie Lübke & Wiedemann, Leonberg
½ Real - Philip III
| Silver (.931) (Hammered Cob Coinage) | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1618 (1598-1618) |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) (Hammered Cob Coinage) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Cob (Macuquina, hammered coinage.) |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain with cross of Jerusalem
Edge
Plain, with points of shearing from mint.
Comment
*T/PAL and PAL (with mint mark) not described in the catalog Áureo & Calicó 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of the last issue of hammered cob coinage in Bolivia, which was a method of coin production that involved striking the coin between two dies with a hammer, resulting in a unique and irregular shape for each coin. This method was eventually replaced by more modern and efficient methods of coin production.
