Coin Profile
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Date & Ruler: 1801 under Charles IV of Spain
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Mint & Assayer: Mexico City (Mo), assayer F.T. (Francisco de la Peña y Torres), active from c. 1801–1804 for the FT variety
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Specifications: ~27.07 g silver at 0.896 fineness (~0.779 troy oz pure Ag)
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Chopmarks: Chinese/Southeast Asian merchant punches commonly found, used to authenticate the coin during Far Eastern trade
Grade & Condition (“Fine Details”)
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NGC assigns Fine Details grade, indicating typical Fine wear plus a noted surface issue—often minor cleaning, toning, or a scratch
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Chopmarks themselves don’t affect grading but multiple chops can obscure features and impact visual appeal
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year / Ruler | 1801, Charles IV |
| Mint / Assayer | Mexico City, Mo / FT (KM109) |
| Silver Content | ~27.07 g, 0.896 fine (~0.78 oz Ag) |
| Chopmarks | Yes — from Asian trade routes |
| Grade | NGC Fine Details (Fine wear + minor surface issue) |
