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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 | 1603-1621 |
| 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#388990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain with cross of Jerusalem
Comment
*P/T not described in the catalog Áureo & Calicó 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of the last series of hammered cob coinage, 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 used in Bolivia during the 17th century, and it was eventually replaced by more modern coin production techniques.
