1/2 Real - Carlos IV Numeral IV, Carlos III portrait

Issuer Mexico
Year 1789-1790
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Real
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Silver (.896)
Weight 1.6917 g
Diameter 17.05 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#70
Obverse description Armored bust of Carlos III looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLUS·IV· DEI·GRATIA· ·1789·
(Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God)
Reverse description Crown above shield flanked by crowned pillars and banner. Surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ·HISPAN·ET·IND·R·Mo·F·M·
(Translation: Of Spain and the Indies King, Mexico City FM)
Edge Plain
Mint (Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage 1789 FM - -
1790 FM - -
Numisquare ID 1154516890
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