4 Quartos - Ferdinand VII
1834 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 4 Quartos = 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#336714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned lion, holding sword, globes and waves beneath, within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· VTRAq · VIRT · PROTEGO ·
F · 1834 · MA
Unabridged legend: Vtraque virtum protego.
Translation: Protector of virtue in both worlds.
Interesting fact
The 4 Quartos coin featuring Ferdinand VII, issued in 1834, was the first coin to bear the image of a Spanish king on Philippine currency. This was a significant departure from the previous coinage system, which had featured indigenous designs and symbols. The introduction of the Spanish monarch's image on the coin signaled the growing influence of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines and marked a turning point in the country's history.
