Country: Spain - Kingdom of Spain.
King: Charles IV (1788-1808)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1799 (1788-1808)
Value: 2 Reales (2)
Metal: Silver (.806)
Weight: 5.7 g
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Mint: Madrid
Grade: VG/F
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 430.1
Obverse:
Draped bust facing right of King Carlos IV, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
CAROLUS IIII•DEI•G•
• 1799 •
Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God.
Reverse:
Crowned arms of Castile and Leon. Legend around. Crowned M left, initials of engravers right.
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM• REX•
R 2
M MF.
Edge:
Decorated in relief with circles and rectangles (Chained).
Comments:
KM430.1 for Madrid mint, mark crowned M.
KM430.2 for Seville mint, mark S.
Initials of officials mint are:
MF=M.Lamas and F.Herrera
CN=C.T.de Roxas and N.Lamas
FA=F.Herrera and A.Goicoechea
AI=A.Goicoechea and I.Urquiza
IG=I.Urquiza and G.Lazaro
Referencia : KM# 430.1 // Cal#969
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Colección : Spanish Empire (European states)