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4 Reales - Ferdinand VI
Silver (.917) | 13.5337 g | - |
Issuer | Peru |
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King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1752-1760 |
Value | 4 Reales |
Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
Composition | Silver (.917) |
Weight | 13.5337 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#47966 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
2 crowned pillars and 2 globes with a crown. Date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VTRAQUE VNUM 1753
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales - Ferdinand VI 1752-1760 coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted in the 1750s, a period when Peru was still a Spanish colony, but was also experiencing growing tensions between the indigenous population and Spanish colonial rulers. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of the region and the cultural exchange that took place during that time.