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½ Real - Charles III portrait
| Silver (.903) | 1.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1784 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN . ET IND . R . LIMAE . M. I
Comment
Similar reverse of a Guatemalan coin:
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Peru featuring Charles III (portrait) was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was minted from 1772-1784, a period when Peru was still a Spanish colony, but was also experiencing growing tensions between the indigenous population and Spanish colonizers. This coin is a small silver coin that weighs 1.6 grams and is made of .903 silver. Despite its small size, it is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of Peru during this time period.
