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4 Reales - Charles III Proclamation
1760 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse and rider above twin volcanoes, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUAT · IN · EIUS · PROCLAMATIONE
· 1760 ·
Translation: Guatemala on his Proclamation
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 4 Reales - Charles III (Proclamation) 1760 from Guatemala made of Silver is that it was minted to commemorate the proclamation of Charles III as the King of Spain and the Indies in 1760. The coin features an image of Charles III on one side and the coat of arms of Guatemala on the other. It was minted in limited quantities and was used as a means of promoting the new monarch and solidifying Spanish rule in the region. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Central America and the Spanish colonial era.
