1 Real - Charles IV 1792-1808 front 1 Real - Charles IV 1792-1808 back
1 Real - Charles IV 1792-1808 photo

1 Real - Charles IV

 
Silver (.903) 3.3834 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1808
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
3.3834 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#18854
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·oM·1R·F·T·

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 1 Real FT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Charles IV 1792-1808 coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Mexico's history. The coin was minted during the Spanish colonial period, when Mexico was still a colony of Spain. However, in 1808, the Mexican War of Independence began, which would eventually lead to Mexico gaining its independence from Spain in 1821. This means that the coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Mexico's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1799 FM - - - - - -
1800 FM - - - - - -

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