8 Reales - Charles IV
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1808 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#18852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mo ·8R·T·H·
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales TH
Edge
With patterns (rectangle and round) in relief
Comment
Carolus Dollar
In 1800s East Asia, particularly China, this coin and King Carolus III was favored by merchants and is even said to have 50% premium over other silver coins of equal weight (whose value if accepted are then discounted by about 20-30%). Thus it is quite common to see a version of this coin with chopmarks as it gets validated from one merchant to another.
See https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/9695056.pdf and https://www.resellos.com/info/forster-1.php
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.903) weighing 27.07 g, issued during the reign of Charles IV (1791-1808), is an interesting piece of history because it was used as a form of currency during a time when Mexico was still a Spanish colony. This coin was part of the Spanish colonial system, which was used to facilitate trade and commerce between Spain and its colonies in the Americas. The fact that it was made of silver and had a standardized weight and denomination shows the level of organization and sophistication of the Spanish monetary system at the time. Additionally, the coin's design, which features an image of Charles IV on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, reflects the political and cultural influence of Spain over its colonies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1792 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1793 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1794 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1795 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1796 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1797 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1798 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1799 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1800 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1802 FT | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1803 FT | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1804 TH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1805 TH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1806 TH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1807 TH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1808 TH | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Charles IV 1791-1808 coin.
