1 Real - Charles IIII
| Silver (.896) | 3.3834 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1809 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Borbouns coat of arms between columns, legend around, assayer initials on top left, mintmark on left.
Escudo de los Borbones entre columnas, leyenda alrededor, con iniciales del ensayador arriba a la izquierda, y marca de ceca a la izquierda.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • PTS • 1R • P • J •
Unabridged legend: Hispania et Indies rex Potosí (PTS mintmark) 1 Real Pedro Prudencio de Esquerrenea and Juan Palomo y Sierra (assayers).
Translation:
King of Spain and Indies Potosí 1 Real Pedro Prudencio de Esquerrenea and Juan Palomo y Sierra (assayers).
Rey de España e Indias Potosí (marca de ceca PTS) Pedro Prudencio de Esquerrenea y Juan Palomo y Sierra (ensayadores).
Comment
NOTE: Assayers initials:"PR" Pedro Narciso de Mazondo and Raimundo de Iturriaga;
"PP" Pedro Narciso de Mazondo and Pedro MartÍn de Almizu;
"PJ" Pedro Prudencio de Esquerrenea and Juan Palomo y Sierra.
NOTA: Iniciales de ensayadores:
"PR" Pedro Narciso de Mazondo y Raimundo de Iturriaga;
"PP" Pedro Narciso de Mazondo y Pedro MartÍn de Almizu;
"PJ" Pedro Prudencio de Esquerrenea y Juan Palomo y Sierra.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Charles IIII 1791-1809 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the time of the Spanish colonial rule in the country. The coin features the image of King Charles IV of Spain, who reigned from 1788 to 1808, and was minted in the city of Potosí, which was an important mining center in the Spanish colonial empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during this time period, as silver was a widely available and highly valued metal in the region. Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Latin America and the Spanish colonial empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 PTS PP | 309000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 PTS PP | 197000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 PTS PJ | 143000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 PTS PP | 143000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 PTS PJ | 143000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 PTS PJ | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 PTS PJ | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 PTS PJ | 107000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 PTS PJ | 238000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real - Charles IIII 1791-1809 coin.
