© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
½ Real - Charles IV Numeral IIII, Charles III portrait
1790 year| Silver (.896) | 1.6917 g | 17.45 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Diameter | 17.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by crowned pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend.
NOTE: Mint mark M or Mo
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET·IND·R·Mo·F·M·
Translation: Of Spain and the Indies King, Mexico City FM
Comment
Carlos III died on 14 December 1788, however it was not until 1792 that coins were minted with the portrait of Carlos IV. Until then, the legend CAROLUS III was changed to read CAROLUS IIII or CAROLUS IV, but the portrait of Carlos III remained.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was known for his liberal policies and efforts to modernize the country. This coin, with its silver content and detailed design, reflects the economic and cultural developments of the time.
