½ Real - Philip V 1701-1728 front ½ Real - Philip V 1701-1728 back
½ Real - Philip V 1701-1728 photo
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½ Real - Philip V

 
Silver (.931) 1.6921 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1701-1728
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
1.6921 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Cob
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#82139
Rarity index
82%

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Philip V (1701-1728), is interesting because it was made of silver (.931) and weighed 1.6921 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time.