Mexico (Nieuw-Spanje). Charles IV. 8 Reales 1806 – Mo TH – KM#109 (Zonder minimumprijs)

Mexico (Nieuw-Spanje) 1806 – 8 Reales – Karel IV – Mo TH – KM#109Obverse:Laureate and draped bust of King Charles IV facing right, wearing a tied wig and Roman-style cuirass.Legend:CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA· 1806 ·Translation:“Karel IV, door de genade van God.”Reverse:Crowned Spanish royal arms, quartered with the castles of Castile and lions of León, the pomegranate of Granada below and the Bourbon escutcheon at the centre. The shield is flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, each entwined with a ribbon bearing the motto PLUS ULTRA.Legend:· HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · T · H ·Translation:“Koning van Spanje en de Indiën.”Mo: Mexico-Stad Munt8R: 8 RealesT H: Assayers Tomás Butrón y Miranda en Henrique Buenaventura AzorínSpecifications:Issuer: Viceregaliteit Nieuw-SpanjeCountry: MexicoRuler: Karel IVDenomination: 8 RealesYear: 1806Mint: Mexico-StadMint mark: MoAssayers: T H – Tomás Butrón y Miranda en Henrique Buenaventura AzorínMetal: Zilver, fijnheid .896Weight: 26,70 gStandard weight: 27,07 gDiameter: 39 mmEdge: Koordrand met een verhoogde rechthoekige en ronde elementenReferences: KM#109; Calicó 984; Yonaka M8-106Historical Context:This 8 Reales was struck in Mexico City in 1806, when present-day Mexico formed the Viceroyalty of New Spain within the Spanish monarchy. Founded in 1535, the Mexico City Mint was the first... lees verder bij Catawiki