1794 Silver 8 Reales Spanish Colonial Charles IV Mexico High Quality

Description: High Qualtiy 1794 Silver 8 Reales Spanish Colonial Charles IV Mexico Mint Assayer FM Nice old silver coin with a good strike, and excellent example of a very sort after coin. These coins are known as Spanish (Hispan) colonial coinage because they circulated freely in the many New World colonies of Spain such as Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru as well as many other countries. The only major mark that differentiates each is the mint and the assayer marks. Ones like this were minted in Mexico between 1791-1808 and carry the distinctive Mo or oM mint mark -- a small 'o' set over a large 'M' and the Assayer FM is recorded for the years 1783-1801. Obverse Description Bust of Spanish Monarch Carlous IIII facing Right Obverse Legend: ·CAROLUS·IIII·DEI·GRATIA·1794 Reverse Description: Crown above Spanish Arms within Shield between support of the Pillars of Gibraltar or Hercules. Reverse Legend: HISPAN*ET*IND*REX*m* 8R*F*M Specification: 27.07 g, .896 fine silver, .780 troy oz ASW Reference: KM 109 If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase we will refund your money back (see return policy) Want to see more interesting Coins and Medals? Check out my other listings. 8 REALES The Spanish 8 reales was the world money standard from the time the Mexico Mint started striking coins in the late 1530's until the 1850's. The New World 8 reales and the subsidiary 4 reales, 2 reales, 1 reales and 1/2 real started out as crude "cob" coins with irregular shapes, often with parts of the design missing. The Spanish Milled Dollar was a term English speakers gave to the Spanish 8 Reales that was minted on a coin press from 1732-1826. The term "milled" refers to the fact that the coin blanks (planchets) were made on a milling machine and were of consistent weight and size. The introduction of this technologically superior product kept Spanish coins as the basis for the world monetary system. Starting in 1732 the Mexico Mint began minting coins with the flans held by a collar that impressed a security device on the edge. These coins are round and feature the Pillars of Hercules surrounding crowned, conjoined globes and ocean waves below, hence the other name for this coin, "Pillar Dollar". To the left of the date is the mint mark. The reverse shows a crowned shield with the assayers initials to the left and the denomination in reales to the right. The Pillar Dollar The two promentories on either side of the Straights of Gibralter are often called the Pillars of Hercules. In mythology it was Hercules who supposedly raised the Rock of Gibralter on the European side and the Jebel Musa on the African side. The Pillars of Hercules (Latin: Columnae Herculis, Greek: Ἡράκλειοι Στῆλαι, Arabic: أعمدة هرقل‎, Spanish: Columnas de Hércules) was the phrase that was applied in Antiquity to the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The northern Pillar is the Rock of Gibratar (now part of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar). A corresponding North African peak not being predominant, the identity of the southern Pillar has been disputed through history,[1] with the two most likely candidates being Monte Hacho in ceuta and Jebel Musa in Morocco. The European Pillar of Hercules: the Rock of Gibraltar (foreground), with the North African shore in the background Jebel Musa, the North African Pillar of Hercules, as seen from Tarifa, at the other shore of the Strait of Gibraltar. Charles IV of Spain Charles IV (11 November 1748 – 20 January 1819) was King of Spain from 14 December 1788 until his abdication on 19 March 1808. Charles was the second son of Charles III and his wife Maria Amalia of Saxony. He was born at Naples (11 November 1748), while his father was king of the Two Sicilies. His elder brother Don Felipe was passed over for the two thrones as he was mentally retarded and epileptic. In Naples and Sicily Charles was styled as the Prince of Taranto. In 1788, Charles III died and Charles IV succeeded to the throne. Lacking qualities of leadership himself, Charles entrusted the government (1792) to Manuel de Godoy, a protégé of the queen, Maria Luisa of Parma. Their adherence to the First Coalition against Revolutionary France led to a French invasion in 1794. In July 1795 the conflict with France was ended by the Peace of Basle, which was followed the next year by the Treaty of San Ildefonso, an alliance between Spain and France against England. Economic troubles caused by wars, the rumours about a sexual relationship between the Queen and the powerful prime minister Godoy, and the King's ineptitude caused the monarchy to decline amongst the people. Then when Napoleon again occupied northern Spain in 1807, Crown Prince Ferdinand Anxious to take over from his father as soon as possible and jealous of the prime minister initiated his father’s overthrow and Charles IV was forced to abdicate by supporters of his son Ferdinand (March 1808). However the following May, Napoleon deposed both Charles and Ferdinand, placing his brother Joseph Bonaparte on the Spanish throne. Charles. The ex-King Charles who would then spent the rest of his life in exile and his Queen and former Prime Minister Godoy were then held captive in France. After the collapse of the regime installed by Napoleon, Ferdinand VII was restored to the throne. The former Charles IV drifted aimlessly about Europe[8] until 1812, when he finally settled in Rome in the Palazzo Barberini. His wife died on 2 January 1819, followed shortly by the former King who died on 20 January of the same year. Charles IV was called el Cazador (the Hunter) due to his preference for sport and hunting over affairs of state. Many considered Charles to be amiable but simple-minded. Maybe his elder brother Don Felipe substantiates this observation. Terms of sale Payment Policy Only PayPal is Accepted. Payment is expected within 48 hours. If you're bidding on other items, please let me know prior to issuing invoice so I can try and ship together and pass on savings to you. Shipping Policy Best endeavour will be used to ship items on the next business day of receiving full payment. Unless otherwise specified, I ship all coins in protective sleeves and enclose in bubble wrapped envelopes to protect. I absorb material and handling costs in my shipping rates. 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Location: Boronia Heights, QLD

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