8 Reales - Charles III (proclamation medal pattern; Madrid) 1759 front 8 Reales - Charles III (proclamation medal pattern; Madrid) 1759 back
8 Reales - Charles III (proclamation medal pattern; Madrid) 1759 photo

8 Reales - Charles III proclamation medal pattern; Madrid

1759 year
Lead 21 g 37 mm
Description
Location
Spain
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1759
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Lead
Weight
21 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#248331
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Allegory of Spain standing, with the banner of Castile in his hand. Legend around and in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ACCLAMATIO AVGUSTA·
MATRITI
III IDUS SEPT·
MDCCLVIIII

Translation:
Proclamation of the king
Madrid
September, 11th
1759

Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Lead pattern of the proclamation of Charles III medal from Madrid