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½ Escudo - Charles III 3rd type
| Gold (.875) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1788 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Crowned oval coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M D.V
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Comment
KM#425.1 Madrid mint
KM#425.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo - Charles III (3rd type) coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of economic and political reform in the country. Charles III, who ruled Spain from 1759 to 1788, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the country and improving its economy. These reforms included the creation of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of pesos and reales with a new system based on the escudo, which was divided into two subunits: the real and the maravedí. The ½ Escudo coin was part of this new currency system and was minted in gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 MDV | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1788 MM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1788 SC | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd type) 1786-1788 coin.
