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
Bronze - -
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
Bronze
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#68316
Rarity index
97%

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 the Circulating commemorative coin 1 Real - Charles IV (Proclamation coinage) 1789 from New Spain (Mexico) made of Bronze is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in Mexico and features an image of Charles IV, the King of Spain, on one side and the coat of arms of Mexico on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate significant events and figures during the colonial period, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.