½ Real - Charles III (Pattern; Obverse Trial) 1770 front ½ Real - Charles III (Pattern; Obverse Trial) 1770 back
½ Real - Charles III (Pattern; Obverse Trial) 1770 photo
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½ Real - Charles III Pattern; Obverse Trial

1770 year
Tin - -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Pattern
Year
1770
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Tin
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#335596
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Real - Charles III (Pattern; Obverse Trial) 1770 from New Spain (Mexico) made of Tin is that it is a rare and unique coin that was never officially circulated. It was created as a trial coinage during the reign of Charles III of Spain, and only a few samples were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.