½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type, Spain

½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type, Spain, 1772-1785 obverse image½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type, Spain, 1772-1785 reverse image
½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Spain flagSpain
  • Years of Minting:
    1772-1785
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Milled
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date), Real Casa de la Moneda, Seville, Spain
½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type Reference Price

Reference Price

$275.00-$2363.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crowned shield between mintmarks. Collar of The Golden Fleece around.

Engraver:

Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin, Antonio de Saa

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust right. Legend around. Date below.

Engraver:

Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Milled

½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

·CAROL·III·D·G·HISP·R· 1778

Reverse:

M PJ

½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.901)

Size

½ Escudo - Carlos III 2nd type sizes
  • Weight:1.7 g
  • Diameter:15 mm
  • Thickness:0.5 mm
  • Edge:Milled

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