1 Real - Philipus III 1651-1652 front 1 Real - Philipus III 1651-1652 back
1 Real - Philipus III 1651-1652 photo
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1 Real - Philipus III

 
Silver (.931) 3.43 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Aragon (Spanish States)
King
Philip III (1621-1655)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1651-1652
Value
1 Real (0.1)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
3.43 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#110788
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Aragon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ PHILIPPVS · III · DEI · G ·
CA I

Unabridged legend:
Philippus III, Dei gratia
Çaragoça I real

Translation:
Philip III, by the grace of God
Zaragoza I real

Comment

These coins were minted with the silver collected from the Potosí fraud.
The shape can be more or less irregular.
Irregular type:

Interesting fact

The 1 Real coin from the Kingdom of Aragon, minted during the reign of Philipus III (1651-1652), was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate the wedding of Philip IV's son, Charles, to Mariana of Austria. The coin features an image of Philip III on one side and the coat of arms of Aragon on the other. It's made of silver (.931) and weighs 3.43 grams.