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¼ Real - Charles IV bust of Charles III, CAROL IV
| Silver (.896) | 0.8458 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1791 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#35201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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 monarch's image, highlighting the colonial ties between Chile and Spain at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 So | 322000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 So | 253000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 IV) 1790-1791 coin.