1710 Spain 2 Reales Carlos III Silver Barcelona Austria Pretender VF Coin (20121702R) China Certified by PCGS to MS

Certified by PCGS to MS 65 RD (red)

toned with lustrous surfaces

had the pope arrested and exiled in 653

assayer JS

8g (official issue would be 35g)

1710 Spain 2 Reales Carlos III Silver Barcelona Austria Pretender VF Coin (20121702R) China Certified by PCGS to MSVery Fine Spain silver 2 reales coin. Minted for King Carlos III at the Barcelona Mint. 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. Well struck, approx. 27mm, 4. 82g., die polish and fine scratches are noted. Type of coinage used in American colonies.