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8 Reales - Carlos I
| Issuer | Casa de Moneda de México |
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| Year | 1538 |
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| Weight | 27.18 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the crowned royal coat of arms of Castile and León, with a pomegranate at the base representing Granada. The Mexico City mintmark, rendered as a gothic 'M' with a small rondel above and below, appears flanking the shield. A circular Latin legend surrounds the device, reading the abbreviated names and titles of the joint monarchs Carlos and Juana. The overall style is characteristic of early colonial macuquina (cob) coinage, with irregular flan shape and bold, slightly off-center striking typical of hammered production. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Mintage | ND (1538) M R |
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