© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Real "Maria" - Charles II Seville mint; with inner circle
1700 year| Silver (.931) | 2.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1700 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trilobed cross above MA monogram of "Maria Type Coinage" with inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVT · PROTECTI 1700
R I
MA
Unabridged legend: Virtute Protectione
Translation: Protector of Virtue
Comment
Varieties:
There are variants with dots or rosettes above and below mint and assayer's initials and with the legend "HIS" or "HI" on obverse.
Type 1: With rossetes and lettering "HIS"
Type 2: With dots and lettering "HIS"
Type 3: With dots and lettering "HI"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1700 Spanish Real coin with the inner circle is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II, who was known as "The Bewitched" due to his poor health and perceived lack of intelligence. Despite this, he managed to rule Spain for 44 years and implemented several important reforms, including the creation of a centralized bank and the establishment of a standardized coinage system, which included the Real coin.
