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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 | 1538-1541 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 3.3999 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned pillars, PLVS
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM ET INDIA
Translation: Of Spain and the Indies
Interesting 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 (1538-1541), who was the first king of Spain to issue coins in the Americas. This coin was part of a series of coins minted in Mexico City, which was an important center for coin production during the Spanish colonial period. The coin's design features the image of Charles I on one side and the coat of arms of Spain on the other, symbolizing the connection between the Spanish crown and its colonies in the Americas.
