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4 Escudos - Charles IV portrait of Charles III
| Gold (.875) | 13.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN.UTROQ.FELIX. AUSPICE.DEO.
P.SF
4 S
Translation: In one and the other world happy under God's eye
Comment
Mintmarks:NR - mint of Santa Fe de Bogotá ("Nuevo Reino de Granada", the colony's name) - KM 52.1
P - mint of Popayán - KM 52.2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Colombia. The coin was issued in 1789-1790, during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was also known as Charles III of Spain. This was a time of significant political and social unrest in Colombia, as the country was struggling for independence from Spanish rule. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Charles III, reflecting the ongoing influence of Spanish colonial rule in the region.
