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½ Escudo - Charles III 1st type
| Gold (.917) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1771 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX
· V · S · C ·
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin
Edge
Diagonal Reeding facing backwards
Comment
KM#389.1 Madrid mint
KM#389.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
The ½ Escudo coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Charles III (1759-1771), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design across different denominations. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Charles III and the Spanish coat of arms, was used on other coins of different denominations, such as the 1 Escudo and 2 Escudos, creating a cohesive look for Spanish currency during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1759 MJ | 47002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 MJP | 286318 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 MJP | 1092396 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 MJP | 138263 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1762 MJP | 310863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 MJP | 46218 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 MJP | 123771 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 MPJ | 209157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 MPJ | 102490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 MPJ | 221560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 MPJ | 148969 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1769 MPJ | 204065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 MPJ | 152494 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1771 MPJ | 77422 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - Charles III (1st type) 1759-1771 coin.
