2 Reales - Charles IV Numeral IV, Charles III portrait
| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#39918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .HISPAN.ET IND.REX.M.2R.F.M.
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
2 Reales FM
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.
