½ Real - Carlos III Proclamation

Features

Issuer Guatemala
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1760
Value ½ Real
Currency Colonial Real (1733-1821)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.36 g
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
308849
References Betts# 642,
Charles Wyllys Betts, William Theophilus Rogers Marvin (editor), Lyman Haynes Low (editor); 1894. American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals. Scott Stamp and Coin Company, New York, United States.
Medina His# 71
Jose Toribio Medina; 1891. Monedas y Medallas Hispano-Americanas. Self published, Santiago de Chile.

Commemorative issue

Proclamation of Carlos III in Guatemala City

Obverse

Bust of Carlos III right

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLUS · III · D · G · HISPAN · ET · IND · REX

Unabridged legend: Carolus III Dei Gratia Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex

Translation: Carlos III by the grace of God King of Spain and the Indies

Reverse

Horse and rider above twin volcanoes, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUAT · IN · EIUS · PROCLAMATIONE
· 1760 ·

Translation: Guatemala on his Proclamation

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Carlos III (Proclamation)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Carlos III (Proclamation)
Heritage Auctions
2014 January 20 - 21 World and Ancient Coins Non Floor Session Auction - Dallas 3031
Lot 28680
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2014 F USD 188.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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