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An authentic coin where the edge presents an oblique reeded aspect and which is correct, as well as on both the obverse and reverse its characteristics and readings can be seen clearly despite having been mounted by its edges at four points, one of them a solder spot.
A common practice of the era when it was desired to display a coin — for example, as a pendant.

Description:
1/2 Escudo Carlos III 1784 M JD
Obverse: Draped and armored bust of King Charles III looking to the right.
Legend: · CAROL · III · D · G · HISP · R · 1784
Unabbreviated legend: Carolus III Dei gratia Hispaniarum Rex
Reverse: Crowned shield of Spain with the Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Legend: M J.D
Edge: Oblique reeded
Composition: Gold 0.901

Diameter: 14.8 mm.
Thickness: 0.85 mm.
Weight: 1.745 grams.

Una moneda autentica donde el canto presenta un estriado oblicuo y que es el correcto, así como tanto en el anverso como el reverso se pueden ver perfectamente sus características y lecturas a pesar de haber sido engarzada por sus bordes en cuatro puntos, siendo uno de ellos un punto de soldadura.
Una práctica habitual de la época cuando se deseaba exhibir una moneda —por ejemplo, como colgante.

Descripción:
1/2 Escudo Carlos III 1784 M JD
Anverso: Busto drapeado y acorazado del rey Carlos III mirando hacia la derecha.
Leyenda: · CAROL · III · D · G · HISP · R · 1784
Leyenda sin abreviar: Carolus III Dei gratia Hispaniarum Rex
Reverso: Escudo coronado de España con cuello de Toisón de Oro.
Leyenda: M J.D
Canto: Estriado oblicuo
Composición: Oro 901

Diámetro: 14,8 mm.
Grosor: 0,85 mm.
Peso: 1,745 gramos.




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A 1/2 escudo gold coin of Carlos III, struck in Madrid in 1784 with the J.D. mark, weighs 1.745 g and has an obliquely reeded edge; it is mounted at four points, one with solder.

Spain. Carlos III. 1/2 Escudo 1784 Madrid J.D

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A 1/2 escudo gold coin of Carlos III, struck in Madrid in 1784 with the J.D. mark, weighs 1.745 g and has an obliquely reeded edge; it is mounted at four points, one with solder.

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