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2 Reales - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 6.7668 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • NG • 2R • M •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Nueva Granada 2 Reales M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales - Charles IV 1789-1790 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that were meant to standardize currency across the Spanish colonies, and it features an image of Charles IV on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other.
