1 Quarto - Carlos III

€311,973.00
IssuerPhilippines
Year1771-1783
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Quarto = 1/4 Real
CurrencyReal (1700-1857)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2
Obverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms flanked by elongated six pointed stars.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAR · III D · G · HISP · ET IND · R ·
(Translation: Carlos III by the grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned lion guarding two small globes, waves below, within beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVTRUMQ · VIRT · PROTEGO · M · 1771 · M
(Translation: Protector of virtue in both worlds.)
Edge
MintM
Manila, Philippines (1728-1889,1920-1922, 1925-1940)
Mintage1771 M - Dot -
1773 M - -
1774 M - -
1782 M - -
1783 M - -
Catalog ID3877311780
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