SPAIN/MEXICO | 1780 | 1/2 Real Mo FF | Carolus III | Silver Coin | Carlos III

Description

Charles III
(born January 20, 1716, Madrid, Spain—died December 14, 1788, Madrid) was the
king
of
Spain
(1759–88) and king of Naples (as Charles VII, 1734–59), one of the “enlightened despots” of the 18th century, who helped lead Spain to a brief cultural and economic revival.
Obverse
Bust facing right
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
CAROLUS•III•
DEI•GRATIA
•1773•
Translation:
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
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
•HISPAN•ET IND•R•Mo•F•M•
Translation:
Of Spain and Indies King, Mexico City FM
Mint
Mo
Mexican Mint
(Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)