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) 1.6921 g -
Description
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
References
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.