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4 Escudos - Charles IV Numeral IV, Charles III portrait
| Gold (.875) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#64453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield in order chain, initials and mint mark upright
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO
Mo FM
Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God
Comment
KM#143.1 CAROL IVKM#143.2 CAROL IIII
Note: Mint mark M, Mo, using old portrait punch.
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.
