Mexico 1 Real - Carlos III, 1772 – 1784
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Real - Carlos III
Year
1772 – 1784
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.3834
Diameter (mm)
20.2
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Real - Carlos III from Mexico. Issued from 1772 to 1784. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 20.2 mm and weighs 3.38 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust of Charles III, right (Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner, with denomination "1R" in lettering (King of Spain and the Indies 1 Real Mexico City FM)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784 FF | — | — | KM#78.2 | 4% | |
| 1783 FF | — | — | KM#78.2 | 10% | |
| 1782 FF | — | € 13,00 | KM#78.2 overdate variety exists | 33% | |
| 1781 FF | — | — | KM#78.2 | 24% | |
| 1780 FF | — | — | KM#78.2 | 11% | |
| 1779 FF | — | — | KM#78.2 | 2% | |
| 1778 FF | — | — | KM#78.2 | 3% | |
| 1777 FM | — | — | KM#78.2 | 5% | |
| 1776 FM | — | — | KM#78.2 | 6% | |
| 1775 Mo FM | — | — | KM#78.2 | 10% | |
| 1774 FM | — | — | KM#78.2 | 7% | |
| 1773 FM | — | — | KM#78.1 (inverted "FM" and mintmark) | 7% | |
| 1773 FM | — | — | KM#78.2 | 3% | |
| 1772 FM | — | — | KM#78.1 (inverted "FM" and mintmark) | 9% |
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