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4 Escudos - Charles IV
| Gold (.875) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1803 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
4 S
·M· ·MF·
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
4 Escudos
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Charles IV 1788-1803 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1788, just a few years after Spain had signed the Treaty of Versailles, which ended its involvement in the American Revolutionary War and marked the beginning of a period of economic and political reform. The coin's design, featuring an image of Charles IV on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, was meant to symbolize the power and stability of the Spanish monarchy. Despite these efforts, the coin's production was ultimately discontinued in 1803 due to the economic challenges faced by Spain during this time. Today, the 4 Escudos - Charles IV 1788-1803 coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Spanish currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 1791 MMF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1792 MMF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1796 MMF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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