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½ Real - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 1.6917 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1786 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Crowned arms between pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·PTS·R·
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Charles III (1773-1786), is interesting because it was made of silver (.903) and weighed 1.6917 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time.
