Description

Mexico.

Spanish Colony.

Charles III (1759-1788).

Half real, 1772 Mo F.M.

Obverse: Bust facing right.

Legend: CAROLUS•III• DEI•GRATIA .1772. (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.

Reverse legend: •HISPAN•ET IND•R•Mo•F•M• (Of Spain and Indies King, Mexico City FM).

Catalogue: KM#69.1

Silver: 0.9030, 0.0491 oz. ASW, 1.69g.

Mexico City mint (Mo).

Grade: Fine, reverse dig above the crown.