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4 Reales - Philip III
| Silver (.931) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1599-1621 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#93030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quartered arms of Castile and Leon
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM · REX 1621
Comment
Granada KM#33.1Madrid KM#33.2
Segovia KM#33.3
Seville KM#33.4
Toledo KM#33.5
Valladolid KM#33.6
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Philip III's reign (1599-1621) was used as a standard unit of currency in Spain and its colonies, and it was also widely used in international trade. It was made of silver with a purity of .931, which means it contained 93.1% silver and 6.9% other metals. This coin was an important part of the Spanish economy during that time and was used for many transactions, including buying and selling goods, paying taxes, and even funding military campaigns.
