© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Reales - Philip III milled
| Silver (.931) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1621 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quartered arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM REX 1621
Translation: King of the Spains
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Philip III's reign was the first milled coinage in Spain, meaning that the edges were not smooth but had grooves or reeding, which made it harder to counterfeit. This innovation was introduced to combat the widespread counterfeiting of coins that had been a problem in Spain for centuries. The milled edges also made it easier for people to tell genuine coins from fake ones, and it became a standard feature of Spanish coinage for centuries to come.
