4 Escudos - Charles IV
1791 year| Gold (.904) | 13.5365 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.904) |
| Weight | 13.5365 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#82025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Charles IV 1791 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in South America, specifically in the city of Potosí, which was an important center for gold and silver mining during that time. The coin's design features an image of Charles IV, the King of Spain, on one side, and the coat of arms of Bolivia on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition gives it a high intrinsic value, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
