1 Real - Charles IV (Proclamation coinage) 1789 front 1 Real - Charles IV (Proclamation coinage) 1789 back
1 Real - Charles IV (Proclamation coinage) 1789 photo
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1 Real - Charles IV Proclamation coinage

1789 year
Silver (.903) 3.38 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1789
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
3.38 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#68315
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Laurel crown encircling proclamation mandate. With value at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROCLAMA
DO*EN*MÉXI
CO*AÑO*DE
1789.
*1R*

Edge

Milled.

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 efforts to modernize and centralize the Spanish Empire. This coin, which was part of the Proclamation coinage, was minted in Mexico and was used to promote the ideals of the Spanish monarchy and to spread Spanish influence throughout the Americas. Despite being a circulating coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.