This stunning pendant captures a piece of 18th-century Spanish history, featuring a gold hand-milled bust coin from 1788, the final year of King Carlos III's reign. Known as the "Enlightened King," Carlos III worked to modernize Spain through reforms, improving infrastructure, education, and public health. The bust on the obverse of the coin shows his regal profile, with the Latin legend "CAROLUS III DG," proclaiming his rule by the grace of God. Encircling his portrait are references to "HISP ET IND," signifying his dominion over Spain and its expansive colonies in the Americas.
On the reverse, the pendant reveals the intricate, crowned arms of the Bourbon dynasty. The iconic lions of León and the castles of Castile are proudly displayed, symbolizing Spain's historic unity. At the base of the shield, the emblem of the Order of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious chivalric order founded in 1430, marks Spain's royal legacy.
The pendant, about the size of a dime, is exquisitely framed in 18K gold, complementing the warmth and richness of the historic coin it encases. With its detailed craftsmanship, the setting elevates this rare coin from a piece of history to a timeless treasure, making it an elegant keepsake for those who appreciate both the art of jewelry and the stories behind it.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand Milled Bust
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Denomination: One-Half Escudo
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Mint: Madrid
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Empire: Spain
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Ruler: Carlos III
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Date: 1788 - Assayer DV
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Metal: Gold
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Obverse: Bust of Carlos III with the legend of "Carlos III, "DG" (Dei Gratia, by the Grace of God). "HISP ET IND" (Hispania and the Indies), "R" (King) surrounds his draped bust facing right. Date below.
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Reverse: Crowned arms of the House of Bourbon with the lions of Leon and castles of Castile in the quadrants of the shield. Denomination, mintmark, and assayer identification present. Symbol of the Order of the Golden Fleece at bottom.
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Setting: Handcrafted in 18K gold.
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included. Chain sold separately.
Inv# MD 1653
