© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Philip V
| Silver (.916) | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1732 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spain coat of arms.
Lettering: +HISP*ET•INDIARVM•REX
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies
Comment
NOTE: Separated from KM#30 because Silver purity is lower.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real coin from Philip V's reign (1729-1732) is that it was part of a series of coins known as the "Pillar Dollars" or "Columnarios." These coins were minted in Mexico City and were named after the two pillars or columns that appeared on the reverse side of the coin, representing the Pillars of Hercules, which symbolized the Spanish Empire's reach and power. The coin's design was meant to showcase the wealth and prestige of the Spanish Empire, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Americas and Asia.
