1 Quarto - Carlos III

Issuer Philippines
Year 1771-1783
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Quarto = 1/4 Real
Currency Real (1700-1857)
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2
Obverse description Crowned coat of arms flanked by elongated six pointed stars.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAR · III D · G · HISP · ET IND · R ·
(Translation: Carlos III by the grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies.)
Reverse description Crowned lion guarding two small globes, waves below, within beaded circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VTRUMQ · VIRT · PROTEGO · M · 1771 · M
(Translation: Protector of virtue in both worlds.)
Edge
Mint M
Manila, Philippines (1728-1889,1920-1922, 1925-1940)
Mintage 1771 M - Dot -
1773 M - -
1774 M - -
1782 M - -
1783 M - -
Numisquare ID 3877311780
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