© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
1 Real - Philip V Cuenca and Seville mints
| Silver (.833) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1729 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ HISPANIARUM ✤ REX ✤ S ✤ 1721
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
KM#306.1 Cuenca mint
KM#306.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Philip V's reign (1717-1729) was the first coin to feature the iconic "pillar and wave" design on its reverse side, which has become a hallmark of Spanish currency. The design depicts two pillars representing the Pillars of Hercules, with a wave in between them symbolizing the Atlantic Ocean. This design was meant to represent the Spanish Empire's powerful navy and its reach across the seas.
