¼ Real - Charles I ND
| Silver (.931) | 0.8499 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1535-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1537 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 0.8499 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned I with M (mintmark) on the left and assayer's mark on the right.
Lettering: +HISPANIARVM •ET•IN
Comment
Formerly KM#5Also known as "Carlos I and Juana"
NO ISSUES EXIST AFTER "FRANCISCO DEL RINCON". 1536 - 1537 ONLY. CROWN GOTHIC K and CROWNED I. oMo.
No Assayers Mark. All Gothic Lettering. Early Series.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles I (1536-1537), who was the King of Spain and the first King of New Spain. This coin was made of silver (.931) and weighed 0.8499 grams. Despite its small size, it was an important denomination in the Spanish colonial empire and was widely used in trade and commerce.
