© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Octavo - Charles IV
| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1798-1806 |
| Value | 1 Octavo = ¼ Quarto = ⅛ Real |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#88837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned lion holding sword, with two spheres and waves beneath. Beaded circle around the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRAq · VIRT · PROTEGO ·
F · 1805 · M
Unabridged legend: Vtrumque virtum protego.
Translation: Protector of virtue in both worlds.
Interesting fact
The 1 Octavo coin from the Philippines, minted during the reign of Charles IV (1798-1806), was made of copper, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a local language, Tagalog, on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Latin or Spanish inscriptions used on coins at the time, and it reflected the growing influence of local cultures on the Philippines' currency.
