Identification & Historical Context
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Date: 1791
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Mint: Mexico City (mintmark Mo), assayer “FM”
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Obverse Legend: CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA (King Charles IV)
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Reverse Legend: HISPAN ET IND REX Mo 8 R FM with crowned Spanish coat-of-arms flanked by pillars
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Coin Weight / Silver Purity: ~27 g at ~90% purity (approx. 0.78 troy oz silver)
Chopmarks
Chopmarks are small punched symbols applied by Asian merchants—primarily Chinese—to verify the coin’s weight and authenticity during trade. Typical marks include the Chinese character “王” (king) or geometric punches Classification
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Coin | Mexico City 1791 Charles IV 8 Reales |
| Metal | Silver (approx. 0.78 oz fine; ~90% purity) |
| Chopmarking | Yes — Chinese merchant marks |
| FC Type | Colonial Spanish Pillar Dollar |
| Grade Examples | Typically VF‑AU with heavy chops; finer examples reach AU condition |
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