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4 Reales - Ferdinand VI
| Silver (.917) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1760 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UTRA QUE UNUM
• G • 1755 • G •
Translation:
Both as one
Guatemala 1755 Guatemala
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted during the reign of Ferdinand VI (1754-1760), is that it was part of a series of coins known as the "Pillar Dollars" or "Columnarios." These coins were named after the pillar or column that appeared on the reverse side of the coin, which represented the Spanish colonies in the Americas. The coin was widely used throughout the Spanish colonies and was considered a symbol of Spanish power and influence in the region.
