8 Reales - Charles IV (Numeral IIII, Charles III portrait) 1790 front 8 Reales - Charles IV (Numeral IIII, Charles III portrait) 1790 back
8 Reales - Charles IV (Numeral IIII, Charles III portrait) 1790 photo
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8 Reales - Charles IV Numeral IIII, Charles III portrait

1790 year
Silver (.903) 27.0674 g 38.25 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1790
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
27.0674 g
Diameter
38.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#53715
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend, mint mark, value and assayer's initials.

NOTE: Mint mark M or Mo.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 8R * F * M

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales FM

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over New Spain (present-day Mexico) before it gained independence in 1821.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1790 FM - - - - - -

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