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1 Escudo - Carlos III
| Issuer | Casa de Moneda de México |
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| Year | 1785-1788 |
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| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
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| Obverse description | Armored bust of King Carlos III facing right, rendered in high relief in the neoclassical style. The effigy is depicted with truncated drapery and armor detail, occupying the central field. A circular legend surrounds the portrait, and the date appears in the lower exergual area. |
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| Obverse lettering | HISPAN * ET IND * R CAROL * III * D * G (Translation: Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Central crowned royal shield of Spain, encircled by the collar and badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The crowned arms are rendered in fine detail within the central field. A surrounding circular legend carries the motto, with the mint mark (Mo) and assayer's initials appearing at the lower portion; the initials are inverted on variety KM#118.2a and upright on KM#118.1a. |
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