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© 5899jorge
2 Reales - Philip III hammered
| Silver (.931) | 6.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1599-1621 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM REX
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
KM#26.1 BurgosKM#26.2 Cuenca
KM#26.3 Granada
KM#26.4 Madrid
KM#26.5 Segovia
KM#26.7 Seville
KM#26.8 Toledo
KM#26.9 Valladolid
See also KM#27
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip III (1599-1621), features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted at the Segovia mint. This small cross has become a distinctive feature of Spanish coins from this era and is highly sought after by collectors.
