Bolivia ½ Real - Philip III, 1596 – 1602

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bolivia Bolivia
Currency Colonial Real (1574 – 1825)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Real - Philip III
Year 1596 – 1602
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 1602. Struck in Silver (.931) (Hammered Cob Coinage). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Monogram without assayer´s initial or mint mark.
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain with cross of Jerusalem

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1596-1602) 

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