© Diego Asturias
© Diego Asturias
1 Real - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 3.3834 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Real - Charles IV 1789-1790 from Guatemala made of Silver (.896) weighing 3.3834 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last king of Spain to rule over the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the Spanish colonies. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between the colonies and the mother country.
