© Lübke & Wiedemann, Leonberg
© Lübke & Wiedemann, Leonberg
½ Real - Philip III ND
| Silver (.931) (Hammered Cob Coinage) | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1596-1618 |
| 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#388978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain with cross of Jerusalem
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real coin from Bolivia made of Silver (.931) (Hammered Cob Coinage) weighing 1.7 g is that it was minted during the reign of Philip III of Spain, who ruled from 1596 to 1618. This coin was part of the standard circulation coinage of the time and was used widely in trade and commerce. Despite its small size and weight, it was a valuable piece of currency in its day and played an important role in the economy of Bolivia and the surrounding region.
