Silver 1/2 real of Philip IV, Potosí (Bolivia), 1656. 1931.58.785

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1931.58.785

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.4
    • Diameter (in mm): 16
  • Shape: CB

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1621 - 1665

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1656
  • Denomination: 1/2 real
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: PHILIPPVS IIII D.G.
    • Type: Crown PLVS

  • Reverse

    • Legend: HISPANIARVM REX
    • Type: castles and lions

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1931.58.785
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Canfield collection

Subjects

  • Series: colonial
  • Era: CE

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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