4 Reales - Charles IV 1789-1790 front 4 Reales - Charles IV 1789-1790 back
4 Reales - Charles IV 1789-1790 photo
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4 Reales - Charles IV

 
Silver (.896) 13.5365 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1789-1790
Value
4 Reales
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
13.5365 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#82058
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Arms inside pillars.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·HISPAN·ETIND·REX·PTS·4R·P·R·

Interesting fact

The 4 Reales coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Charles IV (1789-1790), features an interesting design element - the crown on the obverse (front) side of the coin is adorned with a small bird, known as a "pherdinand," which is a mythical creature that is said to have been a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Bolivian culture.