Bolivia 1 Real - Philip IV, 1656

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bolivia 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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