© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Philip V
| Silver (.931) | 3.3834 g | 21.81 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1715-1718 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Diameter | 21.81 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross dividing lions and castles, with legend on outer circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +HISP*ET•INDIARVM•REX
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies
Comment
NOTE: Struck on specially prepared round planchets using well centered dies in excellent condition to prove the quality of the minting to the Viceroy or even to the King.Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Philip V's reign (1715-1718) in New Spain (now Mexico) is interesting because it was part of a series of coins that were minted using the silver from the famously rich mines of Mexico, such as the Casa de Moneda de México. These coins were widely used throughout the Spanish colonies in the Americas and were known for their high silver content, which made them valuable for trade and commerce.
