4 Reales - Philip IV 1659 front 4 Reales - Philip IV 1659 back
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4 Reales - Philip IV

1659 year
Silver (.930) 13.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Navarre (Spain) (Spanish States)
King
Philip VI (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1659
Value
4 Reales
Currency
Real
Composition
Silver (.930)
Weight
13.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#109786
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross divides date in lower quadrants

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAST . ET . NAVARE
ANO 1659

Interesting fact

The 4 Reales coin from the Kingdom of Navarre (Spain) made of Silver (.930) weighing 13.7 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the Spanish colonies in the Americas during the 17th century. It was also used as a trade coin with other European countries and was popular among merchants and traders.