© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
4 Reales - Charles II Segovia mint; with Portugal arms
1683 year| Silver (.931) | 13 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1683 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#93118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + HISPANIARVM + REX + 1683
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Assayer initials: B and R entangled
Varieties:
1683 BR (Cal#542) With Portugal arms on coat of arms, two arches on aqueduct mintmark (this type).
1683 BR (Cal#543) With Portugal arms on coat of arms, three arches on aqueduct mintmark (this type).
1684 BR - 1685 BR (Cal#544 to 550) Without Portugal arms on coat of arms (other type, see link below).
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Charles II's reign (1683) features the coat of arms of Portugal on the reverse side, indicating that it was minted during the period of Spanish-Portuguese union under the Habsburg monarchy. This coin is a rare example of a Spanish coin that bears the Portuguese arms, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
