1/2 Real - Charles III

€82,099.00
IssuerBolivia
Year1760-1773
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1574-1825)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight1.6921 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueCob
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#41
Obverse descriptionMonogram of Carlos III, with three digit date below. Issues with ordinal as •III• , will be above the monogram (sometimes cross) in place of a crown, or superimposed over small crown. It doubles as part of the monogram and part of the legend. Some issues show instead, the reverse legend and will read Potosi Ano and show a four digit date. No mint or assayer`s mark.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering`CAROLVS•III`, CAROLVS•(T)ERTIVS•D•G• or POTOSI•ANO•DATE
Reverse descriptionCross, with lions and castles in spaces below small crown. The legend may either show CAROLVS, or POTOSI ANO DATE.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering`POTOSI•ANO•DATE (1760-1773)` or `CAROLVS•III` or CAROLVS• with some abbreviation of (T)ERTIVS•D•G•
Edge
Mint
Mintage1760 PV - -
1761 PV - -
1762 PV - -
1763 PV - -
1764 PV - -
1765 PV - -
1766 PV - -
1767 PV - -
1768 PV - -
1773 PV - -
Catalog ID9215226510
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