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8 Reales - Charles IV Numeral IV, Charles III portrait
| Silver (.903) | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#28675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•8R•F•M•
"PLUS VLTRA" sur la banderole
Unabridged legend:
Hispania et India Rex
Mexico
8 Reales
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
8 Reales FM
Edge
Alternating round and square pattern
Comment
Struck for the new monarch, who succeeded his father on December 14, 1788, this type has two special features:-Sovereign's name in "IV" version instead of the usual "IIII".
-Portrait of the previous sovereign, Charles III (probably due to a delay in the new corner from Spain).
Variant sheet with the wrong portrait but with the four-stick numeral "IIII":
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 the Mexican War of Independence in 1810.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 Mo FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1790 Mo FM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Numeral IV, Charles III portrait) 1789-1790 coin.
