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1 Real - Charles I ND
| Silver (.931) | 3.3999 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1535-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1541 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 3.3999 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned pillars, PLVS
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVM
Translation: Of Spain and the Indies
Comment
Formerly KM#7Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 3.3999 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles I (1536-1541), who was the King of Spain and the first King of New Spain. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Mexico and other Spanish colonies in the Americas during that time.
