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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.