Piastre coin of Carlos III (Spain)
- PART OF:
- Collection of 564 coins
- Made:
- 1781
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COIN. Silver. Piastre of Carlos III. Obv., laureated bust ofthe King, with legend; rev., crowned shield of Spain between two columns, inscribed Plus Ultra, with legend. Spanish. Dated 1781. Diam. 1.5 inch. Known as the Pillar Dollar. (Millard Bequest.) V&A no. 1534-72.
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1947-2/281
- Materials:
- silver (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall: 38.1 mm,
- type:
- coin
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