8 Reales - Carlos IV Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait

€1.00
IssuerMexico
Year1790
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Reales
CurrencyReal (1535-1897)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight27.0674 g
Dimensions38.25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#108
Obverse descriptionCarlos III armored bust looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom.  NOTE: Uses old Carlos 3rd dies.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS * IIII * DEI * GRATIA * 1790
(Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield flanked by pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend, mint mark, value and assayer`s initials.  NOTE: Mint mark M or Mo.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 8R * F * M
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 8 Reales FM)
Edge
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1790 FM - -
Catalog ID2475172040
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