© Soler y Llach
© Soler y Llach
4 Reales - Philip V Seville mint; no initials
1730 year| Silver (.917) | 13 g | - |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ S ❀ 1730 ❀
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
No face value and assayers initials on obverse, mintmark “S” on reverse.
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." This coin was so widely used that it became a standard unit of currency in many countries, including the United States, where it was used as a reference point for the value of the US dollar.
