© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Grano - Charles III Pattern
1769 year| Copper | 9.31 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#131517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle on cactus with date below and legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SINE ME REGNA FATISC
·Mo·1769·Mo·
Translation: Kingdoms crumble without me
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Grano - Charles III (Pattern) 1769 from New Spain (Mexico) made of Copper weighing 9.31g is that it was minted during a time of great change and reform in Mexico. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain from 1759 to 1788, and was part of a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the Mexican economy and monetary system. The coin's design and weight were meant to standardize the currency and make it easier to use in everyday transactions. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
