© Ryan O'Shea
© Ryan O'Shea
½ Real - Philip III ND
| Silver (.931) | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1599-1621 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Florenzada cross, lions and castles inside 8 tressures. Beaded border with legend around.
Comment
Philip III 1599-1621.Assayers"
"F-oD" 1599
"F" 1599-1607
"A" 1608-1609 (1610?0
"F" 1610-1617.
"D" 1618-1621.
Date in legend starting in 1607.
"D/F" in 1618. (Shown)
Assayers "F-oD" Francisco de Morales and unknown assayer oD.
"F" Francisco de Morales.
"A" Antonio de Morales"
"F" Francisco de Morales (same as previous and brother of "A")
"D" Diego de Godoy. (1618 coins often D over F as Diego de Godoy used many of Francisco de Morales' dies in the first year of his tenure.)
Monogram of these coins is fairly easy to identify vs the later Philip IV issues, in which the style remained nearly the same until 1713 under Philip V.
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 1.7 g during Philip III's reign (1599-1621) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when Spain's influence in the Americas was significant. This coin was used in trade and commerce, and its design and materials reflect the artistic and economic values of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the importance of this coin as a medium of exchange.
