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1 Real - Charles IV Proclamation
1789 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse and rider above twin volcanoes, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: · S · P · Q · NG · PRO GLAM · AT · 18 NOV · 1789 ·
Comment
Herrera 148Interesting fact
The 1 Real - Charles IV (Proclamation) 1789 coin from Guatemala was minted to commemorate the proclamation of Charles IV as the King of Spain and the Indies in 1789. The coin features an image of Charles IV on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Guatemala and the wider Spanish Empire. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver reflect the wealth and power of the Spanish monarchy at the time.
