Piastre coin of Carlos III (Spain)

Science Museum
London, United Kingdom

COIN. Silver. Piastre of Carlos III. Obv., a crown surmounting two hemispheres between crowned columns, inscribed Plus Ultra; rev., crowned shield of Spain, with legend. Spanish. Dated 1770. Diam. 1 9/16 inch. (Millard Bequest.) V&A no. 1535-72.

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Title: Piastre coin of Carlos III (Spain)
Date Created: 1770
Type: coin

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