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Country: Spain - Kingdom of Spain.
King: Charles III (1759-1788)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1785 (1770-1788)
Value: 8 Maravedis (8/34)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 10.8 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Mint: Segovia
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: G/VG
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 408.2 / Cal# 1894
Obverse:
Bust facing right of King Carlos III, legend around, date below. Mintmark to left (Aqueduct) and number 8 for value.
Lettering:
CAROLUS•III• D•G•HISP•REX•
(Aqueduct) 8
• 1785 •
Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God King of Spain. 1785.
Reverse:
Cross with castles and lions in angles, three fleur-de-lys in a central circle, all within wreath.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
Mint marks: crowned M for Madrid (KM# 408.1) or aqueduct for Segovia (KM# 408.2).
Reference : KM# 408.2 / Cal# 1894
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)