1788 1/2 escudo

Blacksheep

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Bought this off of Ebay 3 years back for $50.

Anybody know anything about these, any basic info would be appreciated. :wink:

(This is the same type/cond coin i bought but not the coin)

( second pic is the actual coin, best i could get with my old camera)

This is one small part of "Hunters treasure chest" , a small collection of odds `n ends
ive been putting together for my 3 year old son, a little bit of everything here.

(the jewels/Spanish coins in the center are fakes)
 

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Mackaydon

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Based on it size relative to some of your other coins, I'll guess your coin is a half escudo, measures 15 mm in diameter and should weigh about 1.76 grams. Obverse: CAROL III D G HISP R YEAR (Carlos III by the king God grace of Spain) around a bust of the king facing right. Back: Without legend, a shield crowned of castles and lions, between mint (Madrid) and assayer (last initial 'M'); similar to No. 348 here:
http://www.maravedis.net/carlos3.html
Don.....
 

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