© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Philipus III without beaded circle
| Silver (.931) | 6.87 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aragon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1652 |
| Value | 2 Reales (0.2) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 6.87 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Aragon
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ PHILIPPVS · III · DEI · G
CA II
Unabridged legend:
Philippus III, Dei gratia
Çaragoça II reales
Translation:
Philip III, by the grace of God
Zaragoza II reales
Comment
Shape more or less irregular, like cob coinsInteresting fact
The 2 Reales 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 in response to a severe economic crisis in Spain at the time. The coinage reform of 1642, which introduced this coin, aimed to stabilize the currency and combat inflation by introducing a new standardized system of coinage based on the silver content of the coins. This coin, made of .931 silver and weighing 6.87 grams, was a significant departure from the previous coinage system, which had been based on the gold escudo. The introduction of this coin and others like it helped to stabilize the Spanish economy and pave the way for the country's future economic growth.
