1/4 Real - Carlos I

€57,631.00
IssuerMexico
Year1536-1541
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/4 Real
CurrencyReal (1535-1897)
CompositionSilver (.931)
Weight0.85 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#4
Obverse descriptionCrowned K for Charles I (Carlos I) Original Gothic lettering in legend. No assayer mark appears on this issue. But would be `R` Francisco del Rincon. Two varieties of obverse die exist. Type 1, dot either side of the `K`. Type 2, with 3 dots one either side of the `K` and one in between the upper arms of the `K` itself.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAROLVS . ET . IO
(Translation: Charles and Johanna)
Reverse descriptionCrowned I with gothic M on both sides with `o` above and below each M (mintmark). No assayers Mark.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringhI:SPANIE:ET:IND:
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1536-1537) R - No assayers Mark. -
ND (1538-1540) F - -
ND (1541) P - -
Catalog ID4809622520
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