½ Real - Philip V 1732-1741 front ½ Real - Philip V 1732-1741 back
½ Real - Philip V 1732-1741 photo
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½ Real - Philip V

 
Silver (.917) 1.6917 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1732-1741
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
1.6917 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#28666
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Crowned hemispheres in between pillars. With legend around and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*VTRAQUE VNVM*
Mo*1736*Mo

Translation:
Both as one
Mexico City 1736 Mexico City

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from Philip V's reign (1732-1741) was the first coin to feature the iconic Mexican symbol, the Aztec sun stone, on its reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1737 MF - - - - - -
1741 MF - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real - Philip V 1732-1741 coin.