© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Philip V Madrid mint; 2nd type; DEI · GRATIA
1716 year| Silver (.833) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1716 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#425208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ HISPANIARUM ✤ REX ✤ 1716
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Varieties:
Krause catalog mentions for this type KM#296 the dates from 1716 to 1740 but the year 1716 (with two varieties) is listed as a separate type for one of this varieties in the specialized catalogs of Spain as Calicó, the differences being evident in the lettering (DEI · GRATIA / D · G) and in the design of the coat of arms, especially in the crown.
1716 MJ (Cal#1242) DEI · GRATIA
1716 MJ (Cal#1243) D · G
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip V, who was the first Bourbon king of Spain and ruled from 1700 to 1746. This coin was minted in the Madrid mint and features the second type of design used during his reign, which includes the abbreviation "DEI · GRATIA" (By the grace of God) on the obverse side.
