3 Reales - Charles I ND (1536-1538) front 3 Reales - Charles I ND (1536-1538) back
3 Reales - Charles I ND (1536-1538) photo
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3 Reales - Charles I ND

 
Silver (.931) 10.2 g -
Description
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
10.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#57637
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned pillars, 3 dots above PLVS VLT...

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVM

Comment

M gothic.
R (Francisco del Rincón).

Formerly KM#15

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 10.2g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 16th century, specifically during the reign of Charles I (1536-1538). It was a standard circulation coin and was widely used for trade and commerce during that time.