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1 Real - Philip V Seville mint; no initials
| Silver (.833) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1730 |
| 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#44665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ S ❀ 1730 ❀
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Varieties:
Variety 1729 (Cal#1716)
No mintmark, no face value and no assayers initials.
Variety 1730 (Cal#1717)
Mintmark “S” on reverse, no face value and no assayers initials.
Pictures source “Aureo & Calicó” authorized website
Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Philip V's reign (1729-1730) was the first coin to feature the iconic "Pillar of Hercules" design on the reverse side, which has since become a symbol of Spanish currency and a popular motif in Spanish art and architecture.
