1707 Spain 2 Reales Carlos III Silver Barcelona Austria Pretender Coin (20083001S) Mexico First Republic resting left hand on grounded

resting left hand on grounded shield

until its final move to its current position in the courtyard outside the entrance to the Vatican Pinacoteca

toned with significant underlying luster

NGC Certification MS 65

1707 Spain 2 Reales Carlos III Silver Barcelona Austria Pretender Coin (20083001S) Mexico First Republic resting left hand on groundedVery Fine Spain silver 2 reales coin. Minted for King Carlos III at the Barcelona Mint. Flan flaw reverse 9: 30, as struck. Scarce first year of issue. Unusual coinage design as "Carlos" appears as a monogram on the obverse and is also in the reverse legend. Carlos III (Austrian Archduke) was a pretender to the Spanish throne. Type of coinage used in American colonies.