© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
¼ Real "Cuartillo" - Philip III, Philip IV, Luis I or Ferdinand VI ND
| Silver (.931) | 0.86 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1642-1755 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Castle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Real "Cuartillo" coin from Colombia is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was first introduced during the reign of Philip III in 1642 and continued to be minted until the reign of Ferdinand VI in 1755. During this time, Colombia was a Spanish colony, and the coin was used to facilitate trade and commerce between the colonies and Spain. Despite its small denomination, the ¼ Real "Cuartillo" coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.