© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
½ Real - Charles III
| Silver (.917) | 1.69 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1771 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Crowned globes flanked by crowned pillars with banner and date below. With mint mark, assayer's initial and legend.
NOTE: Mint mark M or Mo
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNUM
Mo•1761•M
Translation:
Both as one
Mexico City 1761 M
Edge
Reeded
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 to replace the old coinage system in New Spain, which had been in use since the early 16th century. The new coins were designed to have a more modern and standardized design, and they were made of silver with a purity level of .917, which is 91.7% silver. The ½ Real coin was one of the smallest denomination coins in the series and was widely used in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1762 M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1760-1771 coin.
