¼ Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IIII) 1791-1792 front ¼ Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IIII) 1791-1792 back
¼ Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IIII) 1791-1792 photo
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¼ Real - Charles IV bust of Charles III, CAROL IIII

 
Silver (.896) 0.8458 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1791-1792
Value
¼ Real
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
0.8458 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#35202
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Oval with three fleur-de-lis in center, two towers and rampant lions in alternating quadrants, wreath around

Edge

Chained

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was also known as Charles III of Spain, and features a bust of him on one side. Despite being minted in Chile, the coin features the Spanish king's image, highlighting the country's colonial ties to Spain at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1791 So 253000 - - - - - -
1792 So 229000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IIII) 1791-1792 coin.