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½ Real - Charles III Proclamation
1760 year| Silver | 1.36 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Horse and rider above twin volcanoes, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUAT · IN · EIUS · PROCLAMATIONE
· 1760 ·
Translation: Guatemala on his Proclamation
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Charles III (Proclamation) 1760 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued in 1760, just a year after the Spanish Crown had appointed a new governor, Alonso de Arcos, to rule over Guatemala. This was a time of great tension between the indigenous population and the Spanish colonizers, and the coin may have been minted as a way to promote unity and stability in the region. Additionally, the coin features an image of Charles III, the King of Spain at the time, which highlights the strong connection between Guatemala and the Spanish Crown during this period.
