Piastre coin of Carlos III (Spain)

Science Museum
London, United Kingdom

COIN. Silver. Piastre of Carlos III. Obv., laureated bust ofthe King, with legend; rev., crowned shield of Spain between two columns, inscribed Plus Ultra, with legend. Spanish. Dated 1781. Diam. 1.5 inch. Known as the Pillar Dollar. (Millard Bequest.) V&A no. 1534-72.

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Title: Piastre coin of Carlos III (Spain)
Date Created: 1781
Type: coin

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