© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
4 Reales - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 13.5337 g | 32.87 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1808 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Diameter | 32.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend, value, mint mark and assayer's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * HISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 4R * F * M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.896) weighing 13.5337g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in Mexico's history. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who ruled from 1792 to 1808, a period that saw the rise of the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish rule. Despite the political turmoil, the coin remained a stable form of currency and was widely used throughout Mexico and other parts of New Spain. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item and a symbol of Mexico's rich history and cultural heritage.
