½ Real - Philip III, Philip IV, Charles II, Philip V, Luis I or Ferdinand VI ND (1619-1748) front ½ Real - Philip III, Philip IV, Charles II, Philip V, Luis I or Ferdinand VI ND (1619-1748) back
½ Real - Philip III, Philip IV, Charles II, Philip V, Luis I or Ferdinand VI ND (1619-1748) photo
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½ Real - Philip III, Philip IV, Charles II, Philip V, Luis I or Ferdinand VI ND

 
Silver (.931) 1.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1619-1748
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1616-1820)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
1.7 g
Shape
Cob
Technique
Hammered (cob)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#118047
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Cross with 2 castles and 2 lions

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Colombia. The coin was issued during the Spanish colonial period, and during this time, there was a lot of political and social upheaval in the country. Despite this, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency, and it is still highly sought after by collectors today.