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½ Real - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 1.42 g | 17.2 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1789 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#18789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•R•Mo•F•M•
Translation: Of Spain and Indies King, Mexico City FM
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#69.2a are slightly lower Silver fineness, 0.898.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain from 1759 to 1788. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 1.42 grams, making it a relatively small coin. Despite its size, it is a valuable piece of history and a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1774 Mo FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1776 Mo FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1780 Mo FF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1781 Mo FF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1782 Mo FF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1783 Mo FF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real - Charles III 1772-1789 coin.
