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2 Reales - Charles IV Numeral IV - Charles III portrait
| Silver (.896) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1791 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
2R or R2
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• HISPAN • ET IND • REX • LIMAE • 2 R • I • J •
PLVS VLTRA
Comment
KM#85.1 2R / KM#85.2 R2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was also known as Charles III of Spain, and was the King of Spain from 1788 to 1808. This coin was minted in Peru, which was a Spanish colony at the time, and features the portrait of Charles III on one side and the numeral IV on the other. The use of the numeral IV on the coin is a nod to the fact that Charles IV was the fourth king of Spain to bear the name Charles.
