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4 Reales - Charles IV Proclamation coinage
1790 year| Silver (.903) | 13.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering from proclamation inside circle inside outer ornaments.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN SU
PROCLAMACION•
LA
•
CIUDAD
DE SAN LUIS
POTOSI•
A•D•1790•
Translation: In his Proclamation. The city of San Luis Potosí. Year of our Lord 1790.
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales - Charles IV (Proclamation coinage) 1790 from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Mexico. The coin was issued in the same year that the Spanish Crown established the "Real Casa de la Moneda" (Royal Mint) in Mexico City, which was the first mint to produce coins in the Americas. This marked a significant shift in the production of currency in the region, as it allowed for the creation of a standardized currency that could be used throughout New Spain. Additionally, the coin features an image of Charles IV, who was the King of Spain at the time, and its design reflects the influence of European art and culture on Mexican coinage during this period.
