1 Real - Philip III 1599-1621 front 1 Real - Philip III 1599-1621 back
1 Real - Philip III 1599-1621 photo
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1 Real - Philip III

 
Silver (.931) 3.4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip III (1598-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1599-1621
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111643
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Quartered arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARVM · REX · 1603

Comment

KM#20.1 Granada
KM#20.2 Madrid
KM#20.3 Segovia
KM#20.4 Seville
KM#20.6 Toledo
KM#20.8 Valladolid

Interesting fact

The 1 Real coin from Philip III's reign (1599-1621) was the first coin to feature the iconic pillar and waves design, which has become a symbol of Spanish currency and has been featured on many Spanish coins throughout history.