1 Real - Philip V 1732-1747 front 1 Real - Philip V 1732-1747 back
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1 Real - Philip V

 
Silver (.917) 3.38 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1732-1747
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
3.38 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#40536
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars with legend around and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNUM
•Mo•1742•M•

Translation:
Both as one
Mexico City 1742 M

Comment

The difference in KM is the obverse legend: 

KM 75.1 : PHILIP.V.D.G.HISPAN.ET.IND.REX.

KM 75.2 : PHS.V.D.G.HISP.ET.IND.R.

Interesting fact

The 1 Real coin from Philip V's reign (1732-1747) was the first coin to feature the iconic Mexican symbol, the eagle on a cactus, which is still used on the Mexican flag today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1735 MF - - - - - -
1745 M - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real - Philip V 1732-1747 coin.