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4 Reales - Charles I ND
| Silver | 13.55 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1535-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1541 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned pillars, 4 above PLVS,
Script: Latin
Comment
NOTE: Formerly KM#16Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver weighing 13.55g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 16th century. It was a standard circulation coin during the reign of Charles I (1536-1541) and was widely used for trade and commerce in the region. The coin's design featured the image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Spanish Empire in the New World.
