Where is 1797 1/2 Real from?

I believe this is a 1797 Charles IIII 1/2 Real (1.48g). However I don’t know where it’s from, other than the Spanish Empire.

Any help on how to tell is appreciated.

Thanks

 

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This is a Mexico issue. The Mo mintmark is worn and indistinct, but the assayers' initials (FM) also give away that this is a Mexico issue.

 

I agree, Here is the link to Numista.com>>>>>>>
½ Real - Carlos IV - Mexico – Numista

 

Here is a reverse from a Carolus lll, maybe it will help you see what the reverse designs look like. It has a little better detail.

 

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces12842.html

 

Thanks. So the ‘M’ with the ‘o’ over it at 9 o’clock designate Mexico?

 

Oh and it took 2 minutes for you guys to ID it and 9 minute for a confirmation. Nice work.

 

Mexico City actually. Mexico the country didn't exist yet.

Some of the other Spanish Colonial mints are also complex arrangements of letters.

Lima(LME): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces35033.html and some other forms, skulk around Numista...

Potosi (Bolivia) (PTS): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces35033.html

 

Yes, Mexico City.

 

Good points. Mexico City, not Mexico.

 

Founding of the Mexico City mint (1536-1572):

http://numismatics.org/digitallibrary/ark:/53695/nnan128937

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Mint