© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Real - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 1.6917 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1789 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Spanish crowned coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN·ET IND·R
Edge
Chained
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real coin from Chile is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain from 1759 to 1788, and the King of the Spanish Indies from 1773 to 1789. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to standardize the currency across the Spanish colonies. The coin's design features the profile of Charles III on one side and the coat of arms of Chile on the other. It was made of silver with a purity of .903 and weighed 1.6917 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of Chile during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 So DA | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 So DA | 65000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 So DA | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 So DA | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 So DA | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 So DA | 49000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 So DA | 61000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 So DA | 71000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 So DA | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 So DA | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 So DA | 109000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 So DA | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 So DA | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 So DA | 79000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 So DA | 175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 So DA | 186000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1773-1789 coin.
