© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Real - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 3.3834 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1784 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#16850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner,
with denomination "1R" in lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•1R•F•F•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
1 Real
Mexico City FM
Comment
An example of 1773-Mo FM Real with inverted mintmark (KM #78.1)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Charles III 1772-1784 coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain from 1759 to 1788. During his reign, Charles III implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the Spanish economy and increasing its global influence. These reforms included the establishment of new trade routes and the promotion of mining and commerce in the Spanish colonies, including New Spain (present-day Mexico). As a result, coins like the 1 Real - Charles III 1772-1784 became an important symbol of the economic and political changes taking place in the region during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1782 FF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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