© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Real - Charles III
| Silver (.833) | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1771 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| 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#68408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HISPANIARUM · REX · 1770
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin
Comment
KM#387.1 Madrid mint
KM#387.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Charles III's reign (1759-1771) 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.
