Bolivia 1 Real - Philip IV, 1656
Information
Country
Bolivia
Currency
Colonial Cob coinage
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Real - Philip IV
Year
1656
Ruler
Philip IV
(1621–1665)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Cob
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Real - Philip IV from Bolivia. Issued in 1656. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Jerusalem cross, castles and lions (Potosi Real (16)56)
- Reverse
- Stylized Hercules columns, wavy lines below symbolizing the ocean. On top line initials of mint, face value and assayer. On center line "Plus Ultra" motto On lower line initial of assayer, year (2 digits) and mint (Potosi (mint) I (Greek 1, for 1 Real)E (Assayer: Antonio de Ergueta) Plus Ultra (missing letters) (16)56 Potosi)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 PE | — |
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