© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
½ Real - Charles IV Numeral IV, Charles III portrait
| Silver (.896) | 1.6917 g | 17.05 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Diameter | 17.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Crown above shield flanked by crowned pillars and banner. Surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET·IND·R·Mo·F·M·
Translation: Of Spain and the Indies King, Mexico City FM
Edge
Plain
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, bearing his portrait, was minted in Mexico, which was then a Spanish colony, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the region. Despite being made of silver, it was relatively lightweight, weighing only 1.6917 grams.
