½ Escudo - Carlos III 1st type

Features

Issuer Spain
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1759-1771
Value ½ Escudo (8)
Currency Real (1497-1833)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 1.7 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 0.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
44669
References KM# 389,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Cal# 751
Xavier Calicó Estívill; 2008. Numismática española : Catálogo general con precios de todas las monedas españolas acuñadas desde los Reyes Católicos hasta Juan Carlos I, 1474 a 2001 (10th edition). Áureo & Calicó, Barcelona, Spain.

Obverse

Right portrait of Charles III, with hair in waves. Legend around and date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLUS·III·D·G
·1767·

Translation:
Charles III by the grace of god
1767

Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin

Reverse

Crowned arms with legend around, mintmark and assayers initials below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPANIARUM·REX
·V·S·C·

Translation: King of the Spains

Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin

Edge

Diagonal Reeding facing backwards

Mints

Mintmark of Royal Mint of Spain (M) Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)
S Real Casa de la Moneda, Seville, Spain

Comments

KM#389.1 Madrid
KM#389.2 Seville

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1759 MJ 47 002 KM#389.1,Cal#751
1759 MJP 286 318 KM#389.1,Cal#752
1759 SJV KM#389.2,Cal#783
1760 MJP Photo 1 092 396 $ 190 $ 200 $ 220 KM#389.1,Cal#753
1760 SJV Photo KM#389.2,Cal#784
1761 MJP Photo 138 263 KM#389.1,Cal#754
1761 SJV KM#389.2,Cal#785
1762 MJP 310 863 KM#389.1,Cal#755
1762 SJV KM#389.2,Cal#786
1763 MJP 46 218 KM#389.1,Cal#756
1764 MJP Photo 123 771 KM#389.1,Cal#757
1764 SVC KM#389.2,Cal#787
1765 MJP KM#389.1,Cal#758
1765 MPJ 209 157 KM#389.1,Cal#759
1765 SVC KM#389.2,Cal#788
1766 MPJ 102 490 KM#389.1,Cal#760
1766 SVC KM#389.2,Cal#789
1767 MPJ 221 560 KM#389.1,Cal#761
1767 SCF KM#389.2,Cal#791
1767 SVC KM#389.2,Cal#790
1768 MPJ 148 969 KM#389.1,Cal#762
1768 SCF KM#389.2,Cal#792
1769 MPJ Photo 204 065 KM#389.1,Cal#763
1769 SCF KM#389.2,Cal#793
1770 MPJ Photo 152 494 KM#389.1,Cal#764
1770 SCF KM#389.2,Cal#794
1771 MPJ 77 422 KM#389.1,Cal#765
1771 SCF KM#389.2,Cal#795

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232138
Lot 64579
Internet Archive
22 Sep 2021 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65580
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232202
Lot 62590
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2022 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 AU
(NGC AU Details (Removed From Jewelry))
USD 149.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232015
Lot 62420
Internet Archive
8 Apr 2020 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 AU
(NGC AU Details (Obverse Scratched))
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 462
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 XF USD 145.58
(EUR 135.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 3183
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 VF USD 106.76
(EUR 99.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232208
Lot 64635
Internet Archive
17 Feb 2022 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 VF
(NGC VF30)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232208
Lot 64636
Internet Archive
17 Feb 2022 1760 MJP – KM#389.1,Cal#753 USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232020
Lot 62367
Internet Archive
13 May 2020 1760 SJV – KM#389.2,Cal#784 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Escudo - Carlos III (1st type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232118
Lot 61599
Internet Archive
5 May 2021 1760 SJV – KM#389.2,Cal#784 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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