1/2 Real - Philip II

€203,415.00
IssuerBolivia
Year1574-1586
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1574-1825)
CompositionSilver (.931)
Weight1.72 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueCob
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#1.1
Obverse descriptionCrowned Monogram of Philip II, with mint and assayers mark, left, right or below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDEI, GRATIA, HISPANIARVM
(Translation: (Monogram = PHILIPPVS) by the Grace of God, Spain...)
Reverse descriptionCross of Jerusalem, lions and castles in quarters
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringET, INDIARVM, REX
(Translation: and the indies, king.)
Edge
MintP
Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
MintageND (1574-1586) A - A left of monogram -
ND (1574-1586) B/A - B over A left of monogram -
ND (1574-1586) P-B - P left of monogram, B below -
ND (1574-1586) P-B - P left of monogram, B right or below -
ND (1574-1586) P-C - P left of monogram, C below -
ND (1574-1586) P-L - P left of monogram, L below -
ND (1574-1586) P-L - P left of monogram, L below -
ND (1574-1586) P-M - P left of monogram, M below -
ND (1574-1586) P-S - P left of monogram, S below -
ND (1574-1586) P/B - P above large B left of monogram -
ND (1574-1586) P/B - P over B left, with border of Xs or blocks -
ND (1574-1586) PR - PR at left -
ND (1574-1586) PR - PR at right -
ND (1574-1586) R-P - R left of monogram. P to the right. -
Catalog ID9752263100
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