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½ Real - Philip V
| Silver (.917) | 1.6921 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1747 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.6921 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Philip V (1729-1747), is interesting because it was made of silver (.917) and weighed 1.6921 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time.