8 Reales - Charles IV (Pattern) 1792 front 8 Reales - Charles IV (Pattern) 1792 back
8 Reales - Charles IV (Pattern) 1792 photo
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8 Reales - Charles IV Pattern

1792 year
Silver 25.57 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Pattern
Year
1792
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver
Weight
25.57 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#353690
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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.F.M

Edge

Circles and squares.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 8 Reales - Charles IV (Pattern) 1792 from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver weighing 25.57g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Mexico. The coin was minted in 1792, just a few years after the Mexican War of Independence began in 1810, and it features the image of Charles IV, who was the King of Spain at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Mexican history, and it serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.