Mexico ½ Real - Carlos IV, 1790
Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Real - Carlos IV
Year
1790
Ruler
Charles IV (Carlos IV)
(1788–1808)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.6917
Diameter (mm)
17.45
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Real - Carlos IV from Mexico. Issued in 1790. Struck in Silver (.896). Measures 17.45 mm and weighs 1.69 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust of Carlos III looking right. With legend surrounding it and date at bottom. (Carlos 4th by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield flanked by crowned pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend. NOTE: Mint mark M or Mo (Of Spain and the Indies King, Mexico City FM)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 FM | — |
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