© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Reales - Philip V Seville mint; 3rd type
1718 year| Silver (.833) | 12 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ HISPANIARVM ✤ REX ✤ 1718
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Varieties:
The different elements that make up the various varieties (all on obverse) are:
1. Orientation of "4": vertical or horizontal
2. Number of fleurs-de-lys on the Burgundy arms: 2 or 3
3. Position of the arms: Right Burgundy and left Austria or right Austria and left Burgundy
4. Lettering: DEI · G or DEI · GRAT
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Philip V's reign was used as a standard unit of currency in Spain and its colonies, and it was also widely used in international trade. It was known as the "Piece of Eight" because it was divided into eight smaller units, each called a "bit," which made it easy to use for small transactions. This coin was also used as a model for other currencies, such as the US dollar, which was based on the Spanish dollar.
