1 Real - Philip IV

The 1 Real coin from Philip IV's reign (1659-1660) was part of a series of coins minted in Peru during the Spanish colonial period. These coins were known as "Pieces of Eight" or "Dollars of the King" and were widely used for trade in the Spanish colonies. They were also used as a reference for other currencies, such as the British guilder and the French livre. It's interesting to note that the coin , made of silver (.931) and weighing 3.3834g, was a standard circulation coin during that time, and it's a great example of the currency used during the Spanish colonial period in Peru.

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