1773 - 8 Maravedis Segovia - Carlos III de España

Country: Spain - Kingdom of Spain.
King: Charles III (1759-1788)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1773 (1770-1788) 
Value: 8 Maravedis (8/34)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 10.2 g
Diameter: 29.8 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Mint: Segovia 
Grade: G/VG
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 408.2 / Cal# 1883

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 
• 1773 •

Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God King of Spain. 1775.

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).

Référence : KM# 408.2 / Cal# 1883

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Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)