Country: México, Spanish Colonial Empire.
King: Charles IV (1788-1808)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1799 (1792-1808)
Value: 1/2 Real (0.5)
Engraver: FM (Joint assayers)
Metal: Silver (.903)
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 16/16.5 mm
Mint: Mexico City
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Grade: F/VF (Scratches Obv.)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 72
Obverse:
Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right of King Carlos IV, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
CAROLUS·IIII·DEI·GRATIA
·1799·
Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God. 1799
Reverse:
Hispanic arms. A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis.
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mo·R·F·M·
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City Real FM
Edge:
Reeded.
Referencia : KM# 72
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Colección : Mexico