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1 Real - Charles IV

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Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
King Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1792-1808
Value 1 Real
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 3.3834 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
18854
References KM# 81
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Bust facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLUS·IIII·DEI·GRATIA
·1803·

Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God

Reverse

Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·oM·1R·F·T·

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 1 Real FT

Mint

Mintmark of Mexican Mint Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1792 FM Photo (fr) rare 5%
1793 FM (fr) rare 1.5%
1794 FM (fr) rare 3%
1795 FM (fr) rare 4%
1796 FM 3%
1797 FM Photo overdate variety exists 10%
1798 FM overdate variety exists 8%
1799 FM Photo $ 320 10%
1800 FM Photo $ 160 $ 650 12%
1801 FM 5%
1801 FT 5%
1802 FM 5%
1802 FT overdate variety exists 4%
1803 FT Photo 12%
1804 TH 9%
1805 TH Photo 6%
1806 TH 9%
1807 TH Photo $ 22 overdate variety exists 20%
1808 FM overdate variety exists 11%

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Bullion value: USD 7.20 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.098 oz
Current silver price: 73.30 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IV
Heritage Auctions
2025 November 11 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring the Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61563
Lot 24234
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2025 1792 FM – (fr) rare USD 79.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 5 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61346
Lot 21047
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2023 1796 FM AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IV
Heritage Auctions
2025 November 11 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring the Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61563
Lot 24235
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2025 1797 FM – overdate variety exists VF
(NGC VF Details (Environmental Damage))
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 5 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61346
Lot 21048
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2023 1798 FM – overdate variety exists AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IV
Heritage Auctions
2026 April 12 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61612
Lot 22049
Internet Archive
12 Apr 2026 1799 FM UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 1952.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IV
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232103
Lot 63530
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2021 1799 FM UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IV
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232034
Lot 63363
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2020 1799 FM UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IV
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 19 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61372
Lot 22133
Internet Archive
19 Feb 2024 1799 FM AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 99.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2025 January 14 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61463
Lot 24047
Internet Archive
14 Jan 2025 1800 FM UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Real - Charles IV
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330
Lot 23059
Internet Archive
16 Jul 2023 1800 FM UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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