© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Real - Charles III
| Silver (.813) | 1.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1788 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.813) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#39134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
M PJ
Translation: King of the Spains
Engravers: Antonio de Saa, Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin
Comment
KM#410.1 Madrid mint
KM#410.2 Seville mint
Antonio de Saa graveur of reverse in Seville
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Charles III's reign (1772-1788) was the first coin to feature the famous "Pillar of Hercules" design, which has become a symbol of Spanish currency. The design features two pillars, one representing the European continent and the other representing the American continent, with a small globe on top and a banner that reads "Plus ultra," which means "further beyond" in Latin. This design was meant to represent the vastness of the Spanish Empire and its influence on both sides of the Atlantic.
