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1 Real - Charles IV bust of Charles IV

 
Silver (.896) 3.3834 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1808
Value
1 Real = ⅛ Peso
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
3.3834 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17740
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Crowned arms and pillars

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Sᴼ·1 R·F·J·

Edge

Chained

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles IV of Spain, who ruled from 1788 to 1808. During this time, Chile was still a Spanish colony, and the coin was used as a form of currency for the colonizers and the indigenous people. The coin's design features the bust of Charles IV on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between Chile and Spain. Despite the coin's small size and relatively low value, it is a significant piece of history that reflects the complex and rich cultural heritage of Chile.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1792 So DA 24000 - - - - - -
1793 So DA 77000 - - - - - -
1794 So DA 54000 - - - - - -
1795 So DA 89000 - - - - - -
1796 So DA 64000 - - - - - -
1797 So DA 85000 - - - - - -
1798 So DA 34000 - - - - - -
1799 So DA 48000 - - - - - -
1800 So AJ 48000 - - - - - -
1801 So AJ 53000 - - - - - -
1802 So JJ 81000 - - - - - -
1803 So FJ 18000 - - - - - -
1804 So FJ 35000 - - - - - -
1805 So FJ 19000 - - - - - -
1806 So FJ 38000 - - - - - -
1807 So FJ 23000 - - - - - -
1808 So FJ 34000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 coin.