½ Real - Philip V 1729-1733 front ½ Real - Philip V 1729-1733 back
½ Real - Philip V 1729-1733 photo

½ Real - Philip V

 
Silver (.916) 1.69 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1729-1733
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Weight
1.69 g
Shape
Cob
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#40104
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Legend around cross, lions and castles

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from Philip V's reign (1729-1733) was the first coin to feature the iconic Mexican symbol, the Aztec sun stone, on its reverse side.