{"product_id":"1740-mo-f-mexico-1-real-philip-v-silver-colonial-coin-fine-raw","title":"1740 Mo-F Mexico 1 Real Philip V Silver Colonial Coin – VF Raw","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1740 Mo-F Mexico 1 Real\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhilip V (1700–1746)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMexico City Mint, New Spain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish Colonial Mexico (New Spain)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philip V of Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Real\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico City (Mo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver (.917 Fine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM 78 \/ Calicó Pillar Coinage Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowned Bourbon shield displaying the arms of Castile, León, Granada, and Bourbon-Anjou, surrounded by the legend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHILIP • V • D • G • HISPAN • ET IND • REX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated: \u003cem\u003ePhilip V, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous Pillars of Hercules design featuring two crowned hemispheres representing the Old and New Worlds positioned between the Pillars of Hercules. The surrounding legend reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTRAQUE VNUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated: \u003cem\u003eBoth Are One\u003c\/em\u003e, symbolizing the unity of Spain's European and American possessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date \u003cstrong\u003e1740\u003c\/strong\u003e appears below the central devices, with the Mexico City mintmark and assayer's initials flanking the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip V was the first Bourbon monarch of Spain, ascending the throne following the War of the Spanish Succession. During his reign, the silver mines of New Spain supplied enormous quantities of silver to the global economy. Pillar coinage such as this 1 Real circulated throughout Europe, the Americas, and Asia, becoming one of the world's first truly international trade currencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinted in Mexico City, this coin was struck during the height of Spain's colonial power and represents the standardized pillar coinage that preceded the famous milled 8 Reales used extensively in international commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example exhibits moderate circulation wear consistent with long commercial use. Major design elements, legends, date, mintmark, and assayer remain visible. Surfaces display evidence of an old cleaning that has since retoned, producing an attractive silver-gray appearance. No significant damage or impairment is noted beyond normal circulation wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatalog Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1740 Mo-F Mexico 1 Real, Philip V, VF Details.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver pillar-type colonial issue struck at the Mexico City Mint. Features the crowned Bourbon shield and the iconic Pillars and Globes reverse with \u003cem\u003eVTRAQUE VNUM\u003c\/em\u003e legend. Well-preserved for the type with full date, mintmark, and assayer visible. An attractive and historic example of early Spanish colonial silver from New Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53285559894313,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG_1684.png?v=1782250512","url":"https:\/\/redmondrarecoins.com\/products\/1740-mo-f-mexico-1-real-philip-v-silver-colonial-coin-fine-raw","provider":"Redmond Rare Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}