1 Real - Philip III (Segovia) 1607-1621 front 1 Real - Philip III (Segovia) 1607-1621 back
1 Real - Philip III (Segovia) 1607-1621 photo
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1 Real - Philip III Segovia

 
Silver (.931) 3.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip III (1598-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1607-1621
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Roller milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111660
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Quartered arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPANIARVM·REX·
1607

Comment

Testers:
C: Melchor Rodriguez del Castillo
AR: Andres de Pedrera
A: Esteban de PedreraAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

The 1 Real coin from Philip III's reign (1607-1621) 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.