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4 Reales - Philip II ND
Silver (.931) | 13.5337 g | - |
Issuer | Peru |
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King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1568-1570 |
Value | 4 Reales |
Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
Composition | Silver (.931) |
Weight | 13.5337 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#47960 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pillars, shop mark and easy value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLVSVTR
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Peru, minted during the reign of Philip II (1568-1570), features a unique design element - a small letter "S" mintmark on the reverse side, indicating that it was struck at the mint in Lima, Peru. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Philip II's reign that aimed to standardize currency across the Spanish Empire.