4 Reales - Charles III 1760-1761 front 4 Reales - Charles III 1760-1761 back
4 Reales - Charles III 1760-1761 photo
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4 Reales - Charles III

 
Silver (.917) 13 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1760-1761
Value
4 Reales
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
13 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#44670
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · HISPANIARUM · REX · 1761

Translation: King of the Spains

Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin

Comment

KM#396.1 Madrid mint
KM#396.2 Seville mint

Interesting fact

The 4 Reales coin from Charles III's reign (1760-1761) was the first coin to feature the iconic "Pillar of Hercules" design, which has become a symbol of Spanish currency and has been featured on many Spanish coins throughout history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1761 SJV - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Reales - Charles III 1760-1761 coin.