1/2 Real - Carlos III

€118,053.00
IssuerColombia
Year1760
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1616-1820)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight1.69 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A45, Hernández#65, Restrepo#30.1
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield surrounded with legend and assayer`s initial (JV)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering•CRS•III•D•G•HISP•ET IND•R• JV
(Translation: Carlos III, by the Grace of God Carlos III King of Spain and the Indies)
Reverse descriptionCrowned globes flanked by crowned pillars with banner, surrounded with legend. Date below flanked by mint mark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVTRA QUE VNUM N•1760•R
(Translation: Both as one New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada))
Edge
MintNR
Casa de Moneda de Colombia,Bogota, Colombia (1620-1987)
Mintage1760 NR-JV - Probably unique -
Catalog ID6632965800
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