1 Barillo (Pattern; lead) 1743 front 1 Barillo (Pattern; lead) 1743 back
1 Barillo (Pattern; lead) 1743 photo
© Stacks Bowers

1 Barillo Pattern; lead

1743 year
Lead 5.04 g -
Description
Issuer
Philippines
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Pattern
Year
1743
Value
1 Barillo = 1⁄12 Real
Currency
Real (1700-1857)
Composition
Lead
Weight
5.04 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#336592
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

AB monogram. Normal or inverted 7 in date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANO DE 1743
AB

Translation: The year 1743.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Barillo coin from the Philippines, made of lead and weighing 5.04g, is a rare and unique piece of numismatic history. It was minted in 1743 during the Spanish colonial period and features a distinctive design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. Despite being made of a relatively soft metal like lead, the coin has managed to survive for centuries, providing a fascinating glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the past.