½ Real - Philip V (2nd type) 1730-1746 front ½ Real - Philip V (2nd type) 1730-1746 back
½ Real - Philip V (2nd type) 1730-1746 photo
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½ Real - Philip V 2nd type

 
Silver (.833) 1.5 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1730-1746
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11530
Rarity index
47%

Reverse

Cross with castles and lions in angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ 1746 ❀

Translation: King of the Spains

Comment

KM#350.1 Madrid mint (Crowned M in field in obverse)
KM#350.2 Seville mint (S in legend in reverse)

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1730-1746), has an interesting feature. It was made with a unique blend of metals, specifically silver (.833) and weighs 1.5 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin during that time and is a valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1733 MJF 107646 - - - - - -
1735 MJF 1149302 - - - - - -
1738 MJF 1435126 - - - - - -
1740 MJF 324478 - - - - - -
1745 MAJ 59444 - - - - - -
1746 MAJ 323400 - - - - - -

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 (2nd type) 1730-1746 coin.