Two Reales of Carlos III
- PART OF:
- Collection of 564 coins
- Made:
- 1761
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Coin, silver (recently gilt). Two Reales of Carlos III. Obv.VTRA QVE VNVM. A crown surmounting two hemispheres between the pillars of Hercules, encircled by scrolls inscribed PLVS VLTRA ; below, M:1761.M. Rev. CAR III'D'G'HISP'ET IND'R. Crowned shield with the aims of Spain between mark of value R 2. Wt. 105 grains (6.8 grams). Bequeathed by Miss M. E. Waldo-Sibthorp. V&A no. 1640B-1902. Originally catalogued with 1640-1902 to 1640C-1902.
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1947-2/356
- Materials:
- silver (metal)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 6.8 g
- type:
- coin
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