859 | Spanish Monarchy

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PHILIP II (1556-1598). 8 Reales. (Ar. 27.43g/41mm). S/D (since 1578) Toledo M. (Cal-2019-749). Error in value: VII. Good Very Fine. Nice specimen.

The Pragmatics of the New Stamp (end of 1566) is the great monetary reform carried out during the times of Philip II. The objective was none other than to renew the typology of the Castilian currency in its entirety: fleece, silver and gold. In this new typology, Castile is given priority as the nerve center of the Hispanic Monarchy, with the king's arms dominating the obverse of the piece, both in gold and silver, abandoning the counter-quarters for a cut shield clearly influenced by The Catholic kings. On the backs the barracks of castles and lions typical of the Crown of Castile continue.