¼ Real - Charles IV/Ferdinand VII (Royalist coinage) 1802-1821 front ¼ Real - Charles IV/Ferdinand VII (Royalist coinage) 1802-1821 back
¼ Real - Charles IV/Ferdinand VII (Royalist coinage) 1802-1821 photo
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¼ Real - Charles IV/Ferdinand VII Royalist coinage

 
Copper 4.15 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Caracas (Venezuelan provinces)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1821
Value
¼ Real
Currency
Real (1802-1830)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.15 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#22382
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Value within branches at bottom. With monogram or stylized design at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1/4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Venezuela. The Royalist coinage was introduced by King Charles IV of Spain in 1802, but it was not widely accepted by the Venezuelan people, who were seeking independence from Spanish rule. As a result, the coin was not widely circulated and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1802  14000 - - - - - -
1804  6589 - - - - - -
1805  70000 - - - - - -
1813  10000 - - - - - -
1814  40000 - - - - - -
1816  750000 - - - - - -
1817  1640000 - - - - - -
1818  2240000 - - - - - -
1821  650000 - - - - - -

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/Ferdinand VII (Royalist coinage) 1802-1821 coin.