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4 Reales

1844 year
Silver (.666) 12.3 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1844
Value
4 Reales
Currency
Real (1822-1871)
Composition
Silver (.666)
Weight
12.3 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40584
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EL PODER EN LA CONSTITUCION
8 D:
BOLIVAR
1844.

Interesting fact

The 4 Reales 1844 coin from Ecuador made of Silver (.666) weighing 12.3 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the time of the Ecuadorian Civil War (1843-1845), which was a conflict between the conservative forces of the old regime and the liberal forces of the new regime. Despite the political instability, the coin was still minted and used as a means of currency, indicating the importance of trade and commerce during that time.