MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos IV, king of Spain, 1788-1808. 8 Reales 1808 (Silver, 39 mm, 26.93 g, 12 h), Madrid. CAROLVS•IIII• - DEI•GRATIA / •1808• Laureate bust of Carolus IV to right. Rev. •8R•T•H• - •HISPAN•ET IND•REX Crowned royal coat of arms between Pillars of Hercules draped with inscribed banner. KM 109. Good very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, ex Leu Web Auction 20, 16-18 July 2022, 3671 and Leu Web Auction 19, 26-28 February 2022, 3960.