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1 Real - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 3.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1808 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with pillars and crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · NG · 1R · M ·
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Nueva Granada, 1 Real M
Comment
M is the assyer initial for Manuel Eusebio Sanchez (1785-1822).NG is the mintmark for Nueva Grenada, Guatemala (1777-1829, 1992).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Charles IV 1790-1808 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period, and it features the image of King Charles IV of Spain, who reigned from 1788 to 1808. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Guatemala during that time and was made of silver with a purity of .896. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a valuable piece of history.
