1798 Mexico 8 Reals Charles IV

Discussion about Mexico • 8 Reales - Charles IV (Numeral IIII, Charles III portrait)

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Good day, please assist/ confirm if the attached pictures are of a coin or a token. I see a 1790 8 Reals on Numista.com, but not a 1798 with the se details. 

 

Your insight/ assistance will be highly appreciated. 

 

Kind regatds

 

Jonathan Ryan

SOUTH AFRICA

Jono.ryan.sa@gmail.com

+27 824937467

 

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Although you might immediately think of a coin of Spain, these types of coins were struck and used in several countries. Always look at the mintmark (before 8 R) to know in which country you have to search (Mo is for Mexico). Also the letters after 8 R are different for each country (the assayer's initials).

rsirian1 and Essor Prof, thank you for the answers! 

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