© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Real - Charles III
| Silver (.813) | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1788 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.813) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
R 1
M P.J
Translation:
King of the Spains
1 Real
Engravers: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin, Antonio de Saa
Comment
KM#411.1 Madrid mint
KM#411.2 Seville mint
Initials of officials:
PJ=Pedro Cano & Juan Bautista Sanfaury
JD=Juan Bautista Sanfaury & Domingo Antonio López
DV=Domingo Antonio López & Vicente Campos González
M=Manuel Lamas
CF=Carlos Ximénez de Almaraz & Francisco López Damisa
C=Carlos Tiburcio de Roxas (Pellicer says is Carlos Ximénez, but cannot be because he was removed in 1784 for a fraud)
Antonio de Saa graveur of reverse in Seville
Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Charles III's reign (1772-1788) was the first coin to feature the iconic "pillar and wave" design, which has become a hallmark of Spanish currency. The design features two pillars, representing the Pillars of Hercules, with a wave in between them, symbolizing the Atlantic Ocean. This design was meant to represent the Spanish Empire's powerful navy and its reach across the seas.
