½ Real - Philip V 1729-1747 front ½ Real - Philip V 1729-1747 back
½ Real - Philip V 1729-1747 photo
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½ Real - Philip V

 
Silver (.917) - -
Description
Issuer
Peru
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1729-1747
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1568-1858)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Cob
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46268
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Jerusalem Cross with lions and castle in the quarters.

Comment

Lima workshopAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from Peru, minted during the reign of Philip V (1729-1747), is interesting because it was made of silver (.917) and was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating that silver was a widely accepted and valued material for currency at that time.