1 Real (Phillip IV) 1649-1651 front 1 Real (Phillip IV) 1649-1651 back
1 Real (Phillip IV) 1649-1651 photo
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1 Real Phillip IV

 
Silver (.896) 3.38 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1649-1651
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
3.38 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Cob
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#331371
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Jerusalem Cross with castiles and lions inside

Interesting fact

The 1 Real (Phillip IV) coin from Bolivia, minted between 1649 and 1651, is interesting because it was made of silver (.896) and weighed 3.38 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size and denomination during that time period.