4 Reales - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 front 4 Reales - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 back
4 Reales - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 photo
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4 Reales - Charles IV bust of Charles IV

 
Silver (.896) 13.5337 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1808
Value
4 Reales
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
13.5337 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#35207
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Crowned pillars and arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPAN ET IND REX
So 4R DA
PLUS VLTRA

Edge

Chained

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from Chile featuring Charles IV is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was minted from 1792 to 1808, a period that saw the rise and fall of the Spanish colonial empire in Chile. The coin's design, featuring the bust of Charles IV, reflects the influence of Spanish culture and rule over Chile at the time. Despite the changes that took place during this period, the 4 Reales coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency, and it continues to be a valuable collector's item to this day.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1792 So DA 4000 - - - - - -
1793 So DA 15000 - - - - - -
1794 So DA 17000 - - - - - -
1795 So DA 11000 - - - - - -
1796 So DA 11000 - - - - - -
1797 So DA 12000 - - - - - -
1798 So DA 3000 - - - - - -
1799 So DA 8000 - - - - - -
1800 So AJ 5000 - - - - - -
1801 So AJ 2000 - - - - - -
1802 So FJ 18000 - - - - - -
1803 So FJ 9000 - - - - - -
1804 So FJ 6000 - - - - - -
1805 So FJ 9000 - - - - - -
1806 So FJ 20000 - - - - - -
1807 So FJ 48000 - - - - - -
1808 So FJ 25000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Reales - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 coin.