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Eight reales

Charles IV, eight reales coin. Obverse: Bust of Charles IV, laureate (right). Legend: 'CAROLUS IIII. DEI . GRATIA . 1799'. Engraved inscription: 'Taken 17 Oct 1799 by HMS Triton'. Reverse: Spanish royal arms crowned within columns entwined by a scroll, bearing the words PLUS / ULTRA.. Legend: 'HISPAN . ET IND . REX . M . 8R . F . M .' (Mexico City). Engraved: 'E.Williams 1st Lieut.' Pierced and fitted with a ring.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2702
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Engraved coin - eight reales
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Triton 1796 (HMS)
Date made: 1799
People: Carolus IIII; Williams, E
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm