Bolivia ½ Real - Philip III, 1596 – 1618
Information
Country
Bolivia
Bolivia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1574 – 1825)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Real - Philip III
Year
1596 – 1618
Ruler
Philip III
(1598–1621)
Composition
Silver (.931) (Hammered Cob Coinage)
Shape
Cob (Macuquina, hammered coinage.)
Technique
Hammered (cob)
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Real - Philip III from Bolivia. Issued from 1596 to 1618. Struck in Silver (.931) (Hammered Cob Coinage). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Assayer`s initials flanking, monogram in the center.
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of Spain with cross of Jerusalem
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1617-1618) | — | PAL (Áureo & Calicó# 414) | ||
| ND (1616-1617) | — | M (Áureo & Calicó# 412) | ||
| ND (1612-1616) | — | Q (Áureo & Calicó# 408) | ||
| ND (1596-1603) | — | B (Áureo & Calicó# 402) |
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