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4 Reales - Philip V
| Silver (.917) | 13 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1728-1740 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ 1737
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
KM#337.1 Madrid mint
KM#337.2 Seville mint
KM#337.3 Segovia mint
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1728-1740), was known as the "Piece of Eight" and was widely used in the Americas during the colonial period. It was also used as a standard unit of account for financial transactions, and its value was equivalent to eight smaller coins, hence its name.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1731 MF | 207349 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1732 MJF | 58871 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1734 MJF | 509303 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1737 MJF | 144500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1738 MJF | 238935 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 MJF | 202623 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Reales - Philip V 1728-1740 coin.
