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Carlos III of Austria, Pretender of Spanish throne (Karl VI of Habsburg Emperor of Holy Roman Empire)
Country: Spain, Barcelona.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1711 (1701-1711)
Value: Ardite / Ardit (2/240 Libra)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# PT4 // Cal# 45 var.
Obverse:
Bust of Carlos facing to left, date to left above the head, and legend around. (Picasso style portrait !)
Lettering:
2 DI ANNO
1711
Translation: 2 dineros year 1711
Reverse:
Crowned arms with monogram decorated with scrolls and beads.
Mint:
Barcelona, Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879).
Reference : Cal# 23
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)