© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Charles IV Numeral IV, Charles III portrait
| Silver (.903) | 3.38 g | 20.99 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 20.99 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend, mint and assayer's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN * ET * IND * REX * Mo * F * M
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies
Comment
NOTE: Mint mark M or Mo.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over New Spain (present-day Mexico) before the Mexican War of Independence in 1810.
