MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos IV, king of Spain, 1788-1808. 8 Reales 1789 (Silver, 38 mm, 26.92 g, 12 h), Mexico City. CAROLUS•IV• DEI•GRATIA - •1789• Laureate bust of Carlos IV to right. Rev. 8 R•F•M• •HISPAN•ET IND•REX Crowned royal coat ofarms between Pillars of Hercules draped with inscribed banner. KM 106. Fresh and unusually well preserved. A few light marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.