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½ Real - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 1.6921 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6921 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars. With legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • R • NG • M •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies, Nueva Guatemala, M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Charles IV 1789-1790 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles IV of Spain, who was also known as Charles IV of Guatemala, as Guatemala was a Spanish colony at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the Spanish colonies. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between Guatemala and the Spanish crown.
