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1 Real - Philip III
| Silver (.931) | 3.3834 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1620 (1598-1621) |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Jerusalem Cross, with castiles and lions inside
Comment
Assayer:
B stands for Hernando Ballesteros / Juan Ballesteros
R stands for Baltazar Ramos Leceta
Q stands for Agustín de la Cuadra
M stands for Juan Sanchez Mejía
T stands for Juan Ximenez De Tapia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real coin from Bolivia made of Silver (.931) weighing 3.3834 g is that it was minted during the reign of Philip III of Spain, who ruled from 1598 to 1621. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were used to finance the military campaigns of the Spanish Empire. Despite being minted in Bolivia, the coin features the image of Philip III, highlighting the influence of Spanish colonialism in the region. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of South American coinage.
