Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1536-1538 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 3 Reales |
| Tiền tệ | Real (1535-1897) |
| Chất liệu | Silver (.931) |
| Trọng lượng | 10.30 g |
| Đường kính | 31 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | Anton de Vides |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | MB#13.1 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Crowned coat of arms with a gothic M with a rondule above and below at each side of the coat of arms (mintmark) NOTE: Formerly KM#13 |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | KAR...VS:ET:IOhANA: |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Crowned pillars with assayers initial (R) between the columns; 3 dots (...) above PLVS VLT indicate the denomination |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | :<>:hISPANIE :ET:INDIAVR :m |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1536-1538) M R - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4591107140 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 3 Reales of Carlos I, struck in Mexico (1536-1538), marks a pivotal moment in New World numismatics. Carlos I, also Charles V, authorized the Mexico City Mint's establishment in 1535, making it the first in the Americas. This coin is among the earliest struck on the continent, formalizing Spanish economic control and establishing a standardized currency. It was vital for colonial administration, trade, and exploiting New Spain's vast mineral wealth.
Artistry: The design of this early colonial issue reflects the utilitarian, symbolically rich style of contemporary Spanish coinage. Specific engravers are unrecorded, but skilled Spanish artisans crafted the dies, influenced by early Renaissance aesthetics. The obverse features the crowned royal shield of Castile and Leon, representing the monarchy, flanked by the Mexico City mintmark 'M' and the assayer's initial. The reverse displays the Pillars of Hercules, symbolizing the Spanish Empire's global reach, with the "PLUS ULTRA" motto and denomination 'III'.
Technical/Grading: As an inaugural issue from a nascent mint, these 3 Reales often show characteristic technical imperfections. High-points for preservation include the crown and heraldic details on the shield, along with the crowns atop the Pillars of Hercules and the "PLUS ULTRA" banner's legibility. Common strike qualities include irregular, often off-center or weakly struck planchets, due to early screw press or hammer striking. Die cracks and varying legend completeness are also frequently observed, reflecting the era's nascent minting technology.