½ Real - Philip IV
1659 year| Silver (.931) | 1.6917 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jerusalem Cross with lions and castle in the quarters. Date.
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Peru, minted in 1659 during the reign of Philip IV, was part of a series of coins known as the "Pieces of Eight," which were widely used in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. These coins were made of silver and were divided into eight smaller units, known as "bits," which is where the term "pieces of eight" comes from. The ½ Real coin was equivalent to half of a Spanish real, which was the standard unit of currency in Spain at the time.
