1/2 Real - Carlos IV

€12,842.00
IssuerMexico
Year1792-1808
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1535-1897)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight1.69 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#72
Obverse descriptionBust facing right, legend around, date on bottom.  Busto hacia la derecha, leyenda alrededor, fecha abajo
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS•IIII•DEI•GRATIA•1802
(Translation: Charles 4th (King) by the grace of God 1802  Carlos IV (Rey) por la Gracia de Dios)
Reverse descriptionHispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis.  Escudo español Columnas de Hércules separadas por escudo simple con leones, castillos, granada y tres flores de lis al centro.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN•ET IND•R•Mo•F•T•
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City minthouse F. T. (Francisco Arance y Cobos - Tomás Butrón y Miranda))
EdgePlain
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1792 FM - -
1793 FM - -
1794 FM - overdate variety exists -
1795 FM - -
1796 FM - -
1797 FM - -
1798 FM - overdate variety exists -
1799 FM - -
1800 FM - overdate variety exists -
1800 FT - -
1801 FM - -
1801 FT - -
1802 FT - -
1803 FT - -
1804 TH - -
1805 TH - -
1806 TH - -
1807 TH - overdate variety exists -
1808 TH - overdate variety exists -
Catalog ID8459861190
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