© R. O'Shea
© R. O'Shea
½ Real - Charles III
| Silver (.917) | 1.6921 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1773 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.6921 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Cross, with lions and castles in spaces below small crown. The legend may either show CAROLVS, or POTOSI ANO DATE.
Lettering: "POTOSI•ANO•DATE (1760-1773)" or "CAROLVS•III" or CAROLVS• with some abbreviation of (T)ERTIVS•D•G•
Comment
Issues with a full monogram are rare, and the legends are seldom seen.Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Charles III (1760-1773), is interesting because it was made of silver (.917) and weighed 1.6921 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time.
