© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Real - Philip V Pattern
1732 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1732 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#351376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars with legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRAQUE VNUM
Mo 1732 Mo
Comment
According to the theories of Pablo Luna Herrera, the absence of the engraver's initials and value as well as its roundness indicate this trial piece would be considered a progress trial piece.Trial pieces exist for all the denominations of the pillar ("columnarias") coins.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Real - Philip V (Pattern) 1732 from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the reign of King Philip V of Spain. It is interesting to note that this coin was never circulated and was only used as a sample or pattern, which is why it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
