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2 Reales - Philip IV
| Silver (.931) | 6.77 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1634 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross divides castles and lions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1622·HISPANIARVM·REX
Comment
KM# A6.1Hapsburg shield with Portuguese escutcheon, denomination right of shield.
Legend: PHILIPPVS III.
KM# A6.2
Hapsburg shield without Portuguese escutcheon, without denomination right of shield.
Legend: PHILIPPVS III.
KM# A6.3
Hapsburg shield without Portuguese escutcheon, without denomination right of shield.
Legend: PHILIPPVS IIII.
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Colombia featuring Philip IV, minted between 1622 and 1634, was part of a series of coins known as the "Pieces of Eight." These coins were widely used in international trade and were often cut into smaller pieces, known as "bits," to make change. This practice is where the term "two bits" originated, which is still used today to refer to a quarter of a dollar.
