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1 Quarto - Charles III
| Copper | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1783 |
| Value | 1 Quarto = ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#311973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned lion guarding two small globes, waves below, within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VTRUMQ · VIRT · PROTEGO · M · 1771 · M
Unabridged legend: Vtrumque virtum protego.
Translation: Protector of virtue in both worlds.
Interesting fact
The 1 Quarto coin from the Philippines, minted during the reign of Charles III (1771-1783), is made of copper and features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the letters "VT" on either side, which stand for "Virgin of the Taper" (or "Virgen de la Tapera" in Spanish), a reference to the patron saint of the Philippines, the Virgin Mary.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Quarto - Charles III 1771-1783 coin.
