4 Escudos - Charles IV 1791-1808 front 4 Escudos - Charles IV 1791-1808 back
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4 Escudos - Charles IV

 
Gold (.875) 13.5337 g -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1791-1808
Value
4 Escudos (64)
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
13.5337 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61917
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN·UTROQ·FELIX·AUSPICE·DEO·
4 S
PTS··PP

Interesting fact

The 4 Escudos coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Charles IV (1791-1808), is a rare and valuable coin due to its gold content and historical significance. It is made of .875 gold and weighs 13.5337 grams. Interestingly, this coin was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in Bolivia, which was then a Spanish colony. The coin's design features the profile of Charles IV on one side and the Bolivian coat of arms on the other. Despite its age, some of these coins have been well-preserved and are highly sought after by collectors, making them a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1801 PP 13000 - - - - - -
1802 PP 698 - - - - - -
1803 PJ 408 - - - - - -
1804 PJ 187 - - - - - -
1805 PJ 255 - - - - - -
1806 PJ 221 - - - - - -
1807 PJ 527 - - - - - -
1808 PJ 323 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Escudos - Charles IV 1791-1808 coin.