½ Real - Philip V 1742-1747 front ½ Real - Philip V 1742-1747 back
½ Real - Philip V 1742-1747 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
1742-1747
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#28667
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Two hemispheres flanked by pillars with legend around, mint and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNVM
•Mo•1746•M

Translation:
Both as one
Mexico City 1756 M

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from Philip V's reign (1742-1747) 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
1742 M - - - - - -
1746 M - - - - - -

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