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½ Grano - Charles III Pattern
1769 year| Copper | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | ½ Grano (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Spanish crowned coat of arms, flanked by value and denomination. With lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROLVS·III·INDIAR·REX
Go 1/2
Translation: Charles III, King of the Indies
Edge
Milled
Comment
NOTE: 1/2 Grano equals 1/32 Real because an 8 Reales coin is equal to 128 granos, so divide it in 8 to get 1 real 16 Granos and then divide it in 32 to get 1/32 = Half grano. This means, this coin is the smallest ever of all the Real set.NOTE: Extremely rare and considered a circulation type by some. Most impressive feature is the presence of the Mexican Eagle and the Spanish coat of arms in such period. Eagle existed as a depiction of the Native Mexico, so it is interesting to see it in the opposite side of the Spanish colonial emblem as no recognition of Mexico as a State existed then.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Grano - Charles III (Pattern) 1769 from New Spain (Mexico) made of Copper is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the reign of Charles III of Spain. It is interesting to note that this coin was never circulated and was only used as a pattern, which means it was not widely available and was only used as a sample for other coins. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.