KM-109. var. (here a contemporary counterfeit), Barrera 419 (15,000 pesetas!), GNL#1794-O:F/R:MoFM-004..
Silver
26.96 g
42.00 mm
1794, Mexico, Charles IV. Silver 8 Reales Coin. Contemprary Counterfeit / Falsa de época en plata!
Mint Year: dated 1794 Mint Mark: Mo (Mexico City). Assayers: Francisco de la Pena / Mariano Rodriguez (F.M.) Reference: KM-109. var. (here a contemporary counterfeit), Barrera 419 (15,000 pesetas!), GNL#1794-O:F/R:MoFM-004.. Rare! Condition: Nicely toned, minor scratches, otherwise a nice XF with unique style of this rare immitative issue! Denomination: 8 Reales - Contemporary Counterfeit (Falsa de época) - Listed in the Catálogo General de la Moneda Falsa Espanola - Louis Barrera Coronado (ISBN 84-86659-02-7, 2000) catalogue pictured on Page 93 under no. 419 (valued at 10,000 pesetas!) Weight: 26.96gm Diameter: 42mm Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed profile bust of Charles III with roman armor right. Legend: CAROLUS . IIII . DEI . GRATIA . 1794 Translation: "Charles IV by the Grace of God, 1794."
Reverse: Crowned Spanish* arms between the Pillars of Hercules adorned with PLVS VLTRA motto. Legend: .HISPAN[IARUM].ET IND[IARUM].REX.Mo[Mexico Monogram].8R [EALES] F.M.[Assayer Initials] Translation: "King of the Spains and the Indies, Mexico [Mint], 8 reales".