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½ Real - Charles IV
| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1808 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis.
Escudo español
Columnas de Hércules separadas por escudo simple con leones, castillos, granada y tres flores de lis al centro.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN•ET IND•R•Mo•F•T•
Unabridged legend: Hispania et India Regnum Mo (Mexico mintmark) F. T. (assayer's initials)
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City minthouse F. T. (Francisco Arance y Cobos - Tomás Butrón y Miranda)
Edge
Plain
Comment
size can be up to 17 mmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the Spanish Empire. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval, as Mexico was fighting for its independence from Spain. Despite the political turmoil, the coin still bears the image of Charles IV, signifying the continued Spanish influence over the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1798 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1799 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1802 FT | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1803 FT | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1806 TH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1808 TH | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real - Charles IV 1792-1808 coin.
