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

€1.00
IssuerMexico
Year1789-1790
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1535-1897)
CompositionSilver (.896)
Weight1.6917 g
Dimensions17.05 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#70
Obverse descriptionArmored bust of Carlos III looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS·IV· DEI·GRATIA· ·1789·
(Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrown above shield flanked by crowned pillars and banner. Surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·HISPAN·ET·IND·R·Mo·F·M·
(Translation: Of Spain and the Indies King, Mexico City FM)
EdgePlain
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1789 FM - -
1790 FM - -
Catalog ID1154516890
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