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½ Real - Charles IV
| Silver (.806) | 1.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1808 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.806) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
M MF.
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Edge
Decorated
Comment
KM#438.1 Madrid mint
KM#438.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Charles IV's reign (1789-1808) was the first coin to feature the legend "Plus ultra" (meaning "further beyond" in Latin) on its reverse side, which was a motto that symbolized the expansionist policies of the Spanish Empire during that time.
