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4 Reales - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1807 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · NG · 4R · M ·
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Nueva Granada 4 Reales M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from Guatemala made of Silver (.896) weighing 13.5337g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was also known as Charles IV the Fair. He was the King of Spain from 1788 until his abdication in 1808, and during his reign, he introduced a number of reforms aimed at modernizing Spain and its colonies. The coin's design and mintage during this time period reflect the economic and political changes that were taking place in Guatemala and the wider Spanish Empire.
