Strike a piece of colonial history with this 1790 Mexico 1 Real Silver Coin, minted under Spanish King Carlos IV at the Mexico City Mint. Composed of .896 fine silver, this small but historically rich coin circulated widely throughout New Spain and the early Americas, making it an important relic of both Spanish imperial influence and global trade.
Obverse: Features the crowned bust of Carlos IV (often misattributed as Carlos III due to the transitional year) with Latin legend
Reverse: Displays the crowned Spanish coat of arms flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, with the mintmark Mo (Mexico City) and assayer initials
Key Details:
Year: 1790
Mint: Mexico City (Mo)
Ruler: Carlos IV (not Carlos III, who died in 1788)
Denomination: 1 Real
Metal: Silver (.896 fine)
Weight: ~3.38 grams
Diameter: ~20 mm
Perfect for collectors of colonial Spanish coinage, early Latin American currency, or pre-1800 world silver. Each coin is a tangible artifact from the era of exploration, empire, and early global trade.
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