4 Reales - Charles I ND (1538-1541) front 4 Reales - Charles I ND (1538-1541) back
4 Reales - Charles I ND (1538-1541) photo

4 Reales - Charles I ND

 
Silver (.931) 13.47 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles I (1535-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1538-1541
Value
4 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
13.47 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15082
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned pillars

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 13.47g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Spanish colonial period in Mexico, and it was also used in trade with other countries, including China and the Philippines.