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© 5899jorge
1 Real - Philip II ND
| Silver (.931) | 3.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1589 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#52225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Jerusalem cross with the emblems of Castile and Leon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVM REX
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies
Engraver: Bernardo de Oñate
Comment
F-o tester with legend "HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVN REX"Aureo & Calicó #230 (M/F-o)
F-I tester with legend
Aureo & Calicó #231 (M/F-I)
The mintmark can be M or Mo
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 the Prudent. He was the King of Spain from 1556 until his death in 1598, and during his reign, he oversaw the expansion of the Spanish Empire, which became one of the largest empires in history. The coin's minting was likely a part of his efforts to promote trade and commerce within the empire.
