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Country: Kingdom of Spain
King: Charles IV (1788-1808)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1808 (1789-1808)
Value: 1/2 Real (1/2)
Currency: Real (1497-1833)
Metal: Silver (.806)
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Mint: Madrid
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Grade: F12
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 438.1 / Cal#1281
Obverse:
Draped bust facing right of King Carlos IV, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
CAROLUS IIII• DEI• G•
• 1808 •
Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God.
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda.
Reverse:
Crowned arms of Castile and Leon. Legend around. Crowned M left, initials of engravers right.
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM• REX•
M AI•
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda.
Edge:
Chained.
Mint:
M → Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date).
Comments:
KM#438.1 Madrid.
KM#438.2 Seville.
Reference : KM# 438.1 / Cal#1281
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)