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½ Real - Charles I ND
| Silver (.931) | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1535-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1555 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned letters at center.
Script: Latin
Comment
Formerly KM#6Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles I (1536-1555) and features an image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin was made of silver (.931) and weighs 1.7 grams. Despite its small size, it was an important denomination in the Spanish colonial empire and was widely used for everyday transactions.
