1796 Spanish Silver 1/2 Reale is a colonial-era coin featuring King Charles IV, commonly minted in Mexico City which this coin is. These coins contain roughly 0.05 oz of 90% silver, feature a portrait or crowned monogram on the obverse and a crowned shield/cross on the reverse. This coin was found behind a home that was built in 1782 in New Bern, NC. while metal detecting. Great relic to add to your collection.