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½ Real - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1784 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Spanish Coat of Arms flanked by crowned pillars with banner, surrounded with legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN·ET IND·R·N·R·VJ·
Comment
1772 is the only date where the denomination isn't written as "R" but as" 1R" with the 1 divided in half with a fraction bar, arguably making it a one-year type: