© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Philip V
| Silver (.931) | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1728 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#40159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lions and castles in angles of cross
Lettering: +HISP*ET•INDIARVM•REX
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real coin from Philip V's reign is that it was part of a monetary reform that introduced the first standardized coinage system in Mexico, which helped to simplify trade and commerce in the region.
