½ Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROLUS IIII) 1791 front ½ Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROLUS IIII) 1791 back
½ Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROLUS IIII) 1791 photo
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½ Real - Charles IV bust of Charles III, CAROLUS IIII

1791 year
Silver (.896) 1.6917 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1791
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
1.6917 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121226
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned Arms and Pillars

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPAN ET IND REX
PLUS VLTRA

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 bears the image of the Spanish monarch, highlighting the colonial ties between Chile and Spain at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1791 So DA 139000 - - - - - -

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