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4 Reales - Charles III portrait
| Silver (.896) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1789 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms and pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • ME • 4R • M • I •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales - Charles III (portrait) 1785-1789 coin from Peru is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain and the Indies at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the Spanish colonies. The coin's design features a portrait of Charles III on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between the Spanish Empire and its colonies in the Americas.
