México - 1 Real 1773 Mexico (Colonial) - Carlos III de España

Country: México, Spanish Colony, King Carlos III (1759-1788)
Type: Common coin
Year: 1773 FM (inverted) (1772-1784)
Value: 1 Real (1)
Metal: Silver (.903)
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Mint: Mexico City
Grade: VG (Holed)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 78.1

Obverse:
Bust of Charles III facing right.

Lettering: CAROLUS·IIII·DEI·GRATIA·1773·

Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God.

Reverse:
Hispanic arms.
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis.

Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·oM·1R·F·M·

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 1 Real FM.

Edge:
decorated in relief with circles and rectangles.

Mint:
Mo → Casa de Moneda de México, Mexico, Mexico (1535-date).

Référence : KM# 78.1

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Mexico