Glenn's Types of Spanish Pillars, Mexico
Charles IV, Bust of Charles IV (1791-1808)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - TO 1823 |
| Item Description: |
8R 1794MO FM |
| Full Grade: |
NGC XF Details |
| Owner: |
oldgoatsboats |
Owner Comments:
THIS COIN'S PLACE IN HISTORY
This coin has the portrait of Charles IIII with the legend of Charles IIII. This is the correct legend and portrait after a two year transition period.
DESCRIPTION:
OBVERSE: The obverse design has a bust of Charles IIII and a legend giving the king's name and title as, CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA (Charles IIII by the Grace of God) with the date.
REVERSE: The reverse has the two Pillars of Hercules with the motto PLUS VLTRA (More Beyond) on banners flanking the crowned shield of Leon and Castile. The legend reads, HISPAN. ET IND. REX (King of Spain and the Indies) followed by the mintmark (Mo) the denomination (8) and the assayer's initials (FM-Francisco Arance Cobos and Mariano Rodriguez). The edge design is comprised of alternating circles and rectangles.