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1 Real - Charles III

Features

Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
Król Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1772-1784
Value 1 Real
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Srebro (.903)
Weight 3.3834 g
Diameter 20.2 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16850
References KM# 78.1, 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Pancerne popiersie Karola III, po prawejAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: CAROLVS III DEI GRATIA 1781

Reverse

(en) Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner,
with denomination "1R" in lettering

Script: łaciński

Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•1R•F•F•

Mint

Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Comments

(en) An example of 1773-Mo FM Real with inverted mintmark (KM #78.1)

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Date G VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1772 FM Photo KM# 78.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
(en) inverted "FM" and mintmark 8%
1773 FM KM# 78.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
(en) inverted "FM" and mintmark 7%
1773 FM KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
3%
1774 FM KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
8%
1775 FM KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
(en) "GRTIA" 0.9%
1775 Mo FM KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
(fr) Mexico 9%
1776 FM Photo KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
7%
1777 FM KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
6%
1778 FF KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
3%
1779 FF KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
3%
1780 FF Photo $ 18 $ 20 KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
15%
1781 FF $ 25 KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
23%
1782 FF Photo $ 23 $ 88 $ 170 $ 170 KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
(en) overdate variety exists 32%
1783 FF Photo KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
10%
1784 FF KM# 78.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
4%

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Bullion value: USD 6.66 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.098 oz
Current srebro price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2025 August 18 - 19 The JBR Collection of Mexican Coins Showcase Auction 61540
Lot 21223
Internet Archive
18 Aug 2025 1772 FM – KM# 78.1 – (en) inverted "FM" and mintmark XF
(PCGS XF45)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2025 August 18 - 19 The JBR Collection of Mexican Coins Showcase Auction 61540
Lot 21224
Internet Archive
18 Aug 2025 1776 FM – KM# 78.2 XF
(PCGS XF40)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2025 November 11 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring the Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61563
Lot 24207
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2025 1780 FF – KM# 78.2 USD 119.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65533
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1781 FF – KM# 78.2 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2025 September 2 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure World Coins Showcase Auction 61546
Lot 23223
Internet Archive
2 Sep 2025 1782 FF – KM# 78.2 – (en) overdate variety exists VF
(NGC VF Details (Saltwater Damage))
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2025 November 11 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring the Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61563
Lot 24209
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2025 1782 FF – KM# 78.2 – (en) overdate variety exists F USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2025 November 11 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring the Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61563
Lot 24208
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2025 1782 FF – KM# 78.2 – (en) overdate variety exists F USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 19 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure World Coins Showcase Auction 61405
Lot 21186
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2024 1782 FF – KM# 78.2 – (en) overdate variety exists F USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2026 February 23 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring Selections from The Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61598
Lot 23222
Internet Archive
23 Feb 2026 1782 FF – KM# 78.2 – (en) overdate variety exists USD 195.20
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232551
Lot 63318
Internet Archive
11 Dec 2025 1783 FF – KM# 78.2 USD 94.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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