3 Reales - Charles I ND
| Silver (.931) | 10.30 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1535-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1538 |
| Value | 3 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 10.30 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#118262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned pillars with assayers initial (R) between the columns with waterlines below; 3 dots (...) above PLVS VLT indicate the denomination
Lettering:
PLVS VLT
+:hISPANIE:ET. INDIARVm.REGES
R
Comment
Assayer: Francisco del RincónSimilar to MB#13.1, but water lines below R.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 10.30g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 16th century. It was a standard circulation coin and was widely used for trade and commerce during that time.
