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½ Real - Philip V 1st type
| Silver (.833) | 1.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1728 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARUM · REX · 1726 ·
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
KM#333.1 Seville mint
KM#333.2 Segovia mint
NOTE: Krause Catalog mentions the date 1731 Seville Mint (without assayer's initials) for this type KM#333.1, but for the Seville Mint the year 1731 with assayer's initials PA only belongs to KM#350.2 according to the specialized catalogs of Spain.
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Philip V's reign (1725-1728) was the first coin to feature the new Spanish coat of arms, which included the motto "Plus ultra," meaning "further beyond" in Latin. This motto was added to reflect Spain's expanding empire and its ambition to extend its territories beyond the traditional boundaries of Europe.
