2 Reales - Philipus V 1716 front 2 Reales - Philipus V 1716 back
2 Reales - Philipus V 1716 photo
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2 Reales - Philipus V

1716 year
Silver (.931) 6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Aragon (Spanish States)
King
Philip IV (1700-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1716
Value
2 Reales (0.2)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Roller milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107482
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Aragon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ PHILIPVS · V · DEI9GRA +
CA II

Unabridged legend:
Philipus V, Dei gratia
Çaragoça II reales

Translation:
Philip V, by the grace of God
Zaragoza 2 reales

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from the Kingdom of Aragon, minted in 1716 during the reign of Philip V, was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate the monarch's victory in the War of the Spanish Succession. The coin features an image of Philip V on one side and the coat of arms of Aragon on the other. It was made of silver (.931) and weighed 6 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.