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4 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • G • 4R • P •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Guatemala 4 Reales P
Comment
KM#35.1 - G - Guatemala cityKM#35.2 - NG - Nueva Granada
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain from 1759 to 1788. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted in the Americas during his reign, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver and has a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. It is a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Central America and the Spanish colonial period.
