½ Real - Philip IV 1624-1650 front ½ Real - Philip IV 1624-1650 back
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½ Real - Philip IV

 
Silver (.924) 1.16 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Valencia (Spanish States)
King
Philip III (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1624-1650
Value
½ Real (3⁄80)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Silver (.924)
Weight
1.16 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#109143
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms divide date in inner circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: VALENCIA MAIORICA REX 1624

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from the Kingdom of Valencia, minted during the reign of Philip IV (1624-1650), was part of a series of coins known as the "columnarios" due to their design featuring a column on the reverse side, symbolizing the Pillars of Hercules and the motto "Plus ultra" (further beyond), which represented the Spanish Empire's expansion beyond the Strait of Gibraltar.