1783 Carlos III Spanish 1/2 Real Coin (Mexico City mint)

Lot #0154CM: 1783 Carlos III Spanish 1/2 Real Coin (Mexico City mint)

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Crowned arms between pillars - This pattern is always paired with silver busts. The example in the picture is a 1/2 reales (R) from the Mexico City Mint with assayer initials F and  F. These are sometimes called pillar dollars, but there are other Spanish colonials with pillars, so the name is misleading. The coat of arms with lions and castles is a classic symbol of Spain