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8 Reales - Charles IV Proclamation coinage
1790 year| Bronze | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornamented circle containing a shining star on top and lettering in the rest.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAGNE*ET*AUGUSTE
CAROLE*IV
PROSPERE*PROCEDE
ET
REGNA
Translation: Grand and venerable Carlos 4th progresses and reigns successfully.
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Charles IV (Proclamation coinage) 1790 from New Spain (Mexico) made of Bronze is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Mexico. The coin was issued in 1790, just a few years after the Mexican War of Independence began in 1810, and it features an 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.
