Mexico 8 Reales - Carlos IV, 1790
Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Reales - Carlos IV
Year
1790
Ruler
Charles IV (Carlos IV)
(1788–1808)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
38.25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Reales - Carlos IV from Mexico. Issued in 1790. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 38.25 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Carlos III armored bust looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom. NOTE: Uses old Carlos 3rd dies. (Carlos 4th by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend, mint mark, value and assayer's initials. NOTE: Mint mark M or Mo. (King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 8 Reales FM)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 FM | — | € 380,00 | € 2200,00 |
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