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¼ Real - Charles IV arms
| Silver (.896) | 0.8458 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1795 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 0.8458 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1821 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#43933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms. Mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN·ET IND·REX·MAE
I J
Translation: King of the Spains and the Indies. Lima.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Spanish Empire. This coin, minted in Peru, features the royal arms of Charles IV on one side and the denomination on the other. It was made of silver with a purity of .896, which was a common alloy used in coinage during that time period. Despite its small size, weighing only 0.8458 grams, it was an important denomination in the Spanish colonial currency system.
