© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Reales - Philip V Madrid mint; small bust
1709 year| Silver (.917) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Castile and Leon, value and initials flanking arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEXTERA · D · EXALTAVIT · ME
R IIII
M J
Unabridged legend: Dextera Domini exaltavit me
Translation: The right hand of the Lord has exalted me
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Spain, minted in 1709 during the reign of Philip V, was part of a series of coins known as the "Pieces of Eight," which were widely used in international trade during the 18th and 19th centuries. These coins were so named because they were divided into eight smaller units, called "bits," which made them easy to use for small transactions. The 4 Reales coin was equivalent to one-eighth of a Spanish dollar, and it was a popular denomination for trade with the Americas.
