½ Real - Charles II (bust left) ND (1665-1700) front ½ Real - Charles II (bust left) ND (1665-1700) back
½ Real - Charles II (bust left) ND (1665-1700) photo
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½ Real - Charles II bust left ND

 
Silver (.917) 1.2 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States)
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1665-1700
Value
½ Real (1⁄20)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#109207
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Diamond-shaped shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAIORICARVM CATOLIC

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II of Spain, who was also known as Charles the Bewitched. He was the last Habsburg king of Spain and ruled from 1665 until his death in 1700. During his reign, he faced many challenges, including the War of the Spanish Succession, which lasted from 1701 to 1714. Despite these challenges, Charles II was able to maintain the power and influence of the Spanish Empire, which was one of the largest and most powerful empires in the world at the time.