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8 Reales - Charles IV proclamation medal; Madrid
1789 year| Silver | 27.1 g | 38 mm |
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#280479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Matron standing (Madrid) holding a royal banner with her right hand and supporting the shield with her left hand the arms of the city of Madrid. Latin legend around and in exergue on three lines with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNORVM REGIMINE SVSCEPTO.
MATRITI / XVI KAL•FEBRVARIAS / MDCCLXXXVIIII
Edge
Plain
Comment
References: Herrera# 63
