8 Reales - Carlos IV Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait

8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait) - obverse8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait) - reverse

© Banco de Mexico

Features

Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
King Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1790
Value 8 Reales
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 27.0674 g
Diameter 38.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
53715
References KM# 108
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Carlos III armored bust looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom.

NOTE: Uses old Carlos 3rd dies.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLUS * IIII * DEI * GRATIA * 1790

Translation: 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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 8R * F * M

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales FM

Mint

Mintmark of Mexican Mint (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1790 FM Photo $ 380 $ 2200

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 March 19 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61313
Lot 23040
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2023 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232250
Lot 63686
Internet Archive
8 Dec 2022 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 32191
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 UNC
(PCGS MS62+)
USD 4440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232049
Lot 61457
Internet Archive
2 Dec 2020 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Obverse Scratched))
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 5 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61346
Lot 21050
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2023 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330
Lot 23061
Internet Archive
16 Jul 2023 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 396.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232224
Lot 63553
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2022 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232221
Lot 64604
Internet Archive
19 May 2022 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232137
Lot 63554
Internet Archive
15 Sep 2021 AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 222.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Carlos IV (Numeral IIII, Carlos III portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232125
Lot 64613
Internet Archive
23 Jun 2021 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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