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4 Reales - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 13 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1808 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
R 4
M MF.
Translation:
King of the Spains
4 Reales
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Comment
KM#431.1: Madrid mint
KM#431.2: Seville mint
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Charles IV's reign was the first coin to feature the famous "pillar and wave" design, which has become a symbol of Spanish currency. The design features two pillars, representing the Pillars of Hercules, with a wave between them, representing the Atlantic Ocean. This design was used on many Spanish coins for centuries and has become a recognizable feature of Spanish currency.
