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1 Real - Philip II Cross type ND
| Silver (.931) | 3.3834 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1570-1577 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Cross with lions and castles in the angles, within an octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET INDIARVM REX
Translation: ...and King of the Indies
Engraver: Diego de la Torre
Comment
This type doesn't bear a written date but can be dated thanks to the assayer's mark or initial on obverse:- X - Xines Martinez (1572-1573)
- D/X - Diego de la Torre overpunched dies from Xines Martinez (1577)
- D with star of the Bethlehem on left - Diego de la Torre (1577-1588)
- ..... Note 1 for the Referee: Unknown assayer "M", and unknown "B" were assayers in Potosi, not in Lima
- ..... Note 2 for the Referee: unknown assayer "B" should no be confused with Alonso Lopez de Barriales
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip I of Portugal. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that were used to promote the spread of Christianity in the Americas. The cross on the coin's design is a symbol of the Christian faith and was used to signify the Spanish Empire's influence in the region.
